April 13: Carney Expected to Achieve Majority

A fourth defection to the federal Liberals, with former NDP MP Lori Idlout joining the party, positions them for a potential majority in the upcoming April 13 byelections. If the Liberals secure victories in two of the three byelections, they will achieve a slim majority of 172 seats. The byelections follow the resignations of former MPs Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair, with candidates Dr. Danielle Martin and Doly Begum set to run for their vacated seats. Current public opinion is divided on the legitimacy of floor crossings, with many Canadians preferring byelections for MPs who switch parties.

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