Following a judicial recount, the Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste has won the Quebec riding of Terrebonne by a single vote, defeating incumbent Bloc Québécois MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné. This leaves the Liberals with 170 seats, two short of a majority government. The recount was triggered by the narrow margin of victory, falling within the automatically-triggered threshold for a recount under Canadian election rules. Recounts are also underway in three other ridings, with potential to impact final seat counts.
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Following the recent federal election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will swiftly call a by-election for Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. This follows Alberta MP Damien Kurek’s resignation to allow Poilievre, who lost his own seat, to assume a parliamentary position. Kurek’s decision ensures Poilievre can fulfill his role as Leader of the Official Opposition, maintaining his party’s standing in the House of Commons. This move circumvents a potentially lengthy legal process, and allows Poilievre to immediately participate in parliamentary affairs.
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Following his loss in the recent federal election, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will run in a by-election for the Alberta seat of Battle River-Crowfoot. Incumbent MP Damien Kurek is temporarily resigning his seat to facilitate this, intending to run again in the next federal election. Poilievre accepted Kurek’s offer, expressing gratitude for his support. This move allows Poilievre to regain his seat in Parliament and continue his role as Opposition leader despite the Conservatives’ overall election loss.
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Alberta’s Bill 54, amending election statutes to lower referendum signature thresholds, is facing strong opposition from First Nations who argue it undermines treaty rights and could facilitate a separatist referendum. Chiefs Sheldon Sunshine and Billy-Joe Tuccaro accuse Premier Danielle Smith of circumventing treaties through this “direct democracy” measure, potentially jeopardizing First Nations’ legal standing. The Blackfoot Confederacy similarly condemns the bill for disregarding Nation-to-Crown agreements. Premier Smith defends the bill, emphasizing Albertans’ right to participate in referendums, while acknowledging Alberta’s sovereignty within a united Canada.
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Alberta’s newly lowered threshold for triggering a separation referendum, from 600,000 to 177,000 signatures, has significantly emboldened the province’s independence movement. While public opinion remains heavily against separation (75% opposed), Premier Smith’s electoral reforms have inadvertently aided separatist efforts. Despite one separatist leader acknowledging the wide gap between triggering a referendum and winning it, the Alberta Prosperity Project claims to have already secured enough online registrations to meet the new, lower requirement. This development comes amidst growing dissatisfaction with the recent federal election results.
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Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured a projected victory in Canada’s election, marking a significant comeback from near-collapse earlier this year. However, the Liberals failed to achieve a majority government, necessitating coalition-building to address ongoing trade disputes and threats from the United States. Carney emphasized the need for national unity in the face of these challenges, portraying himself as a seasoned leader capable of navigating the crisis. A close vote share between the Liberals and Conservatives highlights the nation’s deep divisions and the difficult path ahead for the new government.
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Following a campaign dominated by US President Trump’s trade tariffs and threats against Canada’s sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured a victory, though a majority remains uncertain. Carney decisively rejected Trump’s aggression, vowing Canada would never succumb to US pressure, and emphasized the need for Canadian self-reliance and diversification of international alliances. While the Conservatives conceded defeat, acknowledging a likely minority government, the election results underscore a shift in Canada’s relationship with the US, prioritizing national interests amidst economic challenges. The NDP, meanwhile, faced significant losses, with its leader announcing his resignation.
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