Carney Calls 3 Byelections, Including 1 in B.C. - Northern Sentinel
The contests will fill vacancies left by departing MPs after the Liberals named candidates in all three ridings.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced three federal byelections for August 31 in North Vancouver-Capilano, Beaches-East York, and Chicoutimi-Le Fjord.
- The North Vancouver-Capilano seat became vacant after former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson accepted an appointment as Ambassador to the European Union.
- Liberals nominated Braeden Caley, while Conservatives selected Stephen Curran; 338Canada lists the riding as a 'safe' Liberal seat.
- Conservative MP Richard Martel was appointed to the Senate on July 7, vacating Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, which 338Canada designates as a three-way 'toss-up' between Liberals, Conservatives, and Bloc Québécois.
- Carney's Liberal government holds a slim majority with 172 seats, so the administration does not need these victories to maintain control of Parliament.
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Three federal by-elections will be held in Canada on August 31, including one in Quebec. Here are the main dates to remember.
What to Know About the Upcoming Federal Byelections
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called three federal byelections for Aug. 31. While two are in ridings considered Liberal strongholds, the third is shaping up to be the wildcard race to watch. The byelections come after one long-time Liberal cabinet minister and MP will be heading to Europe to become Canada’s ambassador to the European Union, another Liberal resigned to join provincial politics though he later changed course, and a Conservative M…
Carney calls 3 byelections, including 1 in B.C. - Grand Forks Gazette
A byelection is set for August for the federal North Vancouver-Capilano riding. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday (July 26) three byelections for Aug. 31: North Vancouver-Capilano in B.C., Beaches—East York in Ontario and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec. The North Vancouver-Capilano has been pending since former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson announced April 30 that he accepted Carney’s invitation to serve as Canada’s Ambassador to the Eu…
Carney calls 3 byelections, including 1 in B.C. - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
A byelection is set for August for the federal North Vancouver-Capilano riding. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday (July 26) three byelections for Aug. 31: North Vancouver-Capilano in B.C., Beaches—East York in Ontario and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec. The North Vancouver-Capilano has been pending since former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson announced April 30 that he accepted Carney’s invitation to serve as Canada’s Ambassador to the Eu…
Carney calls 3 byelections, including 1 in B.C. - Northern Sentinel
A byelection is set for August for the federal North Vancouver-Capilano riding. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday (July 26) three byelections for Aug. 31: North Vancouver-Capilano in B.C., Beaches—East York in Ontario and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec. The North Vancouver-Capilano has been pending since former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson announced April 30 that he accepted Carney’s invitation to serve as Canada’s Ambassador to the Eu…
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