Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney don finally secure parliamentary majority for im hand after im Liberal Party win two key by-elections for Toronto late Monday.
For Toronto, Liberal candidate Danielle Martin win election for University-Rosedale district, while another Liberal candidate Doly Begum carry Scarborough Southwest district.
These two victories give the Liberals 173 seats inside 343-member House of Commons. This number mean say Carney government fit pass legislation without opposition support.
Carney post statement for X social media, talk say, “Tonight, voters don place their trust for our new government plan. We accept that support with humility, determination and clear understanding of wetin this moment demand.”
Result from third race for Quebec still dey pending as at time of reporting.
Carney, wey be political outsider, take office last year after e replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Before politics, Carney na former head of Bank of England and also Canada central bank.
Im election come after public anger over US President Donald Trump tariffs and threats to annex Canada as 51st state. Carney vow to reduce Canada reliance on US don help im political position.
Five opposition legislators don defect to Liberals within five months. Carney attempt to band middle-power nations together also draw praise from analysts.
Andrew McDougall, assistant professor for Canadian politics at University of Toronto, talk say, “Carney don do fairly good job showing Canadians say e fit handle Trump.”
After Monday results, Carney Liberal Party fit stay for power until 2029 national elections. Analysts say these election victories put Carney for strong position.
McDougall add say, “E go fit pass legislation without having to go to opposition to secure enough votes.”
Recent Nanos polling wey Reuters news agency cite show more than half of Canadians prefer Mark Carney as prime minister. Only 23% prefer Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
This na stark reversal from last year when Poilievre dey projected to win by wide margin.
Opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre accuse Liberal Party of relying on “backroom deals.” Poilievre vow to “reclaim the country.”
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