Liberals Secure Majority, Steer House Agenda

0:00It's April 14, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Calgary News today, your AI-powered local news. Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party just locked in a majority government nearly one year after this spring election win. Projections for major broadcasters confirm it after Monday evening by elections where liberals held onto two Toronto area seats. Add in last week's surprise move by conservative MP, Marilyn Gladou, jumping ship to the liberals, and they're solidly over the line. Another by-election in Quebec's terabone writing, my wide-in-that-edge if they beat back the block Kevacquash challenge. This shifts everything in the House of Commons, no more mandatory horse trading with opposition parties to pass bills. Carney's crew can now steer the full legislative agenda, even using time limits on debates if needed. Sure, a slim majority means they still got to watch absences or rebels, but public pressure from opponents keeps things in check. These are the big prize here, where most bills get hashed out and opposition can stall

1:01or tweak them. Liberals plan to tweak standing orders for majority seats on those panels, matching their new house strength. Expect pushback, maybe even closure motions to ram it through, but they're playing it smart. Perroging parliament to reset? Not happening. Carney flat out dismissed it on March 31, calling it off the table. It wouldn't fix committee setups anyway, could wipe key bills like criminal reforms and risks a confidence vote loss on a fresh throne speech with. Their narrow edge over the next weeks, liberals will map out their agenda while eyeing potential clashes with the independent Senate. This majority opens doors, but they'll navigate it carefully to keep momentum rolling.