Liberals Eye Majority, Carney Speaking Saturday

0:00Liberals are kicking off their national convention in Montreal today, riding high after former conservative MP Marilyn Gladou crossed the floor to join. Them, that bumps their seat count to 171 in the House of Commons, just one shy of a slim majority when everything's filled up. Heading into Monday's three bi-elections, the party only needs to snag one win to hit that majority mark. The Toronto Riding of University Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest look like safe bets, strong liberal turf, while Quebec's terribon right near. The convention spot was a squeaker last year, decided by a single vote before courts tossed it. Polster David Colletto says the vibes got to stay grounded, no over-the-top celebrating even if polls look good. Folks want to see focus on everyday worries, not just party wins, especially with global chaos like that shaky U.S. Iran ceasefire and choke straight. Of Hormuz messing with energy prices. Meanwhile, trade talks on the Canada U.S.-Mexico deal drag on past July 1st, piling on economic

1:04jitters. Colletto warns Prime Minister Mark Carney's Saturday speech better tackle that head on, though most Canadians pin the blame on Donald Trump, not liberal moves. As panels debate health care, the economy, teen social media limits, and AI chatbots, all I stay on those bi-election results and how Carney steers. Through the uncertainty ahead, local news, powered by AI. This is Vancouver News today.