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Liberal Party Secures 173-Seat Majority in Byelections

4/14/2026

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The Liberal Party won byelections in Scarborough Southwest and University—Rosedale, yielding a 173-seat majority in the House of Commons.
Doly Begum (Liberal MP) won Scarborough Southwest with over 70% of the vote.
Danielle Martin (Liberal MP) captured University—Rosedale with nearly 65% of the vote.
The byelections followed the departures of former cabinet ministers, and Liberal MP Wayne Long denied accusations of backroom deals.
Votes are still being counted in Terrebonne.

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The Liberal Party won byelections in Scarborough Southwest and University—Rosedale, yielding a 173-seat majority in the House of Commons.
Doly Begum (Liberal MP) won Scarborough Southwest with over 70% of the vote.
Danielle Martin (Liberal MP) captured University—Rosedale with nearly 65% of the vote.
The byelections followed the departures of former cabinet ministers, and Liberal MP Wayne Long denied accusations of backroom deals.
Votes are still being counted in Terrebonne.