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Liberal Party Secures Majority, Carney Prioritizes Governance Over Showmanship

4/15/2026

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Carney Secures Majority

The Liberal Party, led by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, won a slim majority in the House of Commons after by-elections in University-Rosedale, Scarborough Southwest, and Terrebonne.
The party now holds 174 seats, enabling it to pass legislation without opposition support.
Carney emphasized governance should prioritize substance over showboating.
The defections indicate a shift after challenges under former leader Justin Trudeau, with reports of more MPs being courted.

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Carney Suspends Fuel Tax

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a suspension of the federal tax on gasoline and jet fuel until Labor Day, effective Monday.
The tax cut reduces federal excise taxes by 10 cents per liter and costs about $1.74 billion in revenue.
The announcement follows his party's parliamentary majority, allowing him to pursue his agenda without opposition.
Conservatives criticized Carney as authoritarian and called for resignations among defectors.

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Carney Secures Majority

The Liberal Party, led by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, won a slim majority in the House of Commons after by-elections in University-Rosedale, Scarborough Southwest, and Terrebonne.
The party now holds 174 seats, enabling it to pass legislation without opposition support.
Carney emphasized governance should prioritize substance over showboating.
The defections indicate a shift after challenges under former leader Justin Trudeau, with reports of more MPs being courted.

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