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Carney Rules Out Snap Election, Focuses on Justice Reform

1/26/2026

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will not call a snap election in the spring.
As Parliament reconvenes after the winter break, Carney emphasized his focus on passing several pieces of government legislation.
He noted that criminal justice system reform legislation is currently stalled in committee.
He said the government must move forward on criminal justice reform.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will not call a snap election in the spring.
As Parliament reconvenes after the winter break, Carney emphasized his focus on passing several pieces of government legislation.
He noted that criminal justice system reform legislation is currently stalled in committee.
He said the government must move forward on criminal justice reform.