Canadian PM Mark Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is nearing a majority government as a fourth MP, Lori Idlout of the New Democratic Party (NDP), defected to the Liberal party. Idlout, who represents Nunavut, cited personal reflection and community support for her decision. This follows three previous defections from Conservative MPs in recent months. The NDP leader expressed disappointment and suggested Idlout should seek a new mandate from voters. Carney's Liberal party is also hoping to gain seats in three upcoming by-elections on April 13, two in Toronto and one in Montreal. Winning all three by-elections, combined with Idlout's defection, would give the Liberals 173 seats, potentially securing their hold on power and avoiding an election for three more years.

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Matt Jeneroux 40% Supreme Court 40% Nunavut 40% Toronto ×250% Don Davies 50% House of Commons ×260% Conservative Party of Canada ×360% New Democrats (NDP) ×570% Canada 80% Lori Idlout ×480% Liberals ×790% Mark Carney ×390%

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mp defection 90% majority government 80% canadian parliament 80% liberal party 70% mark carney 70% by-elections 60% new democrats (ndp) 60% house of commons 50% political parties 40% lori idlout 40%

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