Mark Carney Liberals Sweep Byelections
Canada’s Liberals won three byelections, bolstering Prime Minister Mark Carney’s mandate.
September 1, 2026 · Updated Sep 1, 8:27pm ET
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What happened
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Mark Carney24th prime minister of Canada since 2025’s Liberals won all three Aug. 31 federal byelections, restoring the government’s majority after MP resignations had briefly reduced it. The party carried Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches-East York in Toronto and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia, topping 50% in each. In Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Liberal Daniel GobeilDaniel GobeilCanadian politician and dairy farmer won 51.3%, flipping a Conservative seat as Bloc QuébécoisBloc QuébécoisCanadian federal political party active only in Quebec candidate Caroline Dubé took 32.9% and Conservative Régis Gaudreault 12.5%. Carney said Sept. 1 the results showed support for his government’s plan amid trade tensions with the United States.
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