Liberals Gain Momentum with Byelections Ahead

0:00Thousands of Liberal Party members are flooding into Montreal for their 2026 convention, riding high after the fifth floor crosser joined, their ranks in just over five months. This three-day gathering is less about hashing out big policies and more about rallying the troops ahead of three key by elections. With recent switches from other parties, the Liberals now hold 171 seats and are eyeing a slim majority. Many note speakers include Finance Minister Francois, Philippe Champagne, Rick Hansen, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez-Ferrata, Party President Sashi, Mayra, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, capping it off Saturday. Two recent four-crossers, former NDP MP Laurie Eilout and ex-conservative Matt Genero, will join panels on indigenous reconciliation and international partnerships. Meanwhile, 24 pragmatic policy resolutions cover everything from easing visas for Ukrainians to a 16-year-old minimum for social media, and AI plus electoral reform and high-speed

1:02rail pushes. Experts like Dan Arnold, who ran research for past liberal wins, say these ideas feel grounded and doable, unlike the bold activist pushes of 20, or 30 years ago on marijuana or same-sex marriage. This Sabrina Grover points out the focus on affordability realities over dreamy overhalls, with Canada, U.S. trade talks under the new CUSMA, looming large in chats, the convention in Saturday, then less than 36 hours later, polls open April 13 in two Ontario writings and one in Quebec. Liberals are favorite to sweep them, securing that two-seat majority for smoother governing and committee work, insiders buzz about firing up the base right now. Ernst Swell, of more conservative MPs in talks with the Prime Minister's office, potentially dropping another surprise to keep the momentum rolling. Into these votes and beyond, Canada News, today powered by AI bringing you what matters.

2:03I'm Corey with The Story.