Liberals Celebrate Majority, Conservatives Stay Strong

0:00It's April 15th. This is Calgary News today, AI-powered stories from your city. Liberal MPs threw a party on Parliament Hill this week, cheering their three new MPs from Monday's by-election wins that pushed Prime Minister Mark, Carney's government to a majority. With five MPs crossing the floor beforehand, including four from the Conservatives, they're now over the 172 seat mark and ready to row. Liberals back up the momentum, showing 48% support for the Liberals against 34% for the Conservatives with Carney, earning nearly 60% approval on his job performance even abroad. Those by-elections flip seats back to Liberals in spots they held before, while conservative vote shares dipped. Liberals greeted newcomers Danielle Martin, Dolly Begum, and Tatiana Auguste with huge applause all women boosting their female MPs to 71 in. Carney highlighted how Canadians trust their plan, now with reinforcements locked in.

1:01Conservatives kept cool, focusing on the long game and unity behind leader Pierre Pojev, who's won big delegate support and hit podcasts plus. Trips to the U.S. and Europe to widen appeal. MPs like Melissa Lansman and others shrugged off losses, saying the caucus stands firm. Both sides met for the first time, post wins, Liberals energized to push forward, while Conservatives bet on patience to close the gap. Come next. Election.