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Canadian Politics · Majority Government · Mark Carney · Political Stability
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party is on the cusp of securing a majority government after Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu defected, becoming the fifth opposition lawmaker to join the Liberals, bringing their total to 171 MPs.
Gladu cited U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to Canada's economy and sovereignty, including tariffs and talk of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, as her primary motivation. Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau in 2025 and has shifted the Liberals to the center-right, now needs only one more seat to reach the 172-MP threshold for a majority.
Special elections are scheduled for April 13 in three districts, with two considered safe Liberal seats. This development significantly weakens Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost the last national election and faces ongoing challenges controlling his party, as noted by Daniel Béland, a political-science professor at McGill University.
A majority government allows the Liberals to pass legislation unilaterally and potentially remain in power until 2029.
Carney Nears Majority, Liberals Consolidate Power(current)
