Terrebonne Byelection: Liberals' Majority Hangs in the Balance

0:00A bi-election in the Montreal area riding of Terrebonne on April 13 could tip the balance of power in Canada's House of Commons. Right now, with three seats vacant, the Liberals need 173 seats for a true majority to pass Bill's freely. They're expected to hold two strongholds in Toronto, putting them at 172 without this win. The riding went to the Liberals by just one vote last year, but the Supreme Court tossed that result over irregularities, setting up a rematch between. Liberal Tatiana Agust and Block Kevacua's challenger, Nathalie Sinclair, Disconier. If the block takes it, the split becomes 172 liberal seats against 171 for the opposition. That raise it then margin puts a spotlight on the liberal speaker, Francis Carpelagia, who rarely votes but breaks ties to keep the status quo. His office says he'd vote against Bill's at final reading, but for them earlier to spark debate. Political experts note this, set up leaves the government vulnerable, especially on confidence

1:01votes like the budget, where his choice gets murky. Options abound of Liberals fall short, from moving opposition MPs to cross the floor, finding cross-party deals, or even paroking parliament for A. New speaker vote. University of Ottawa professor Genevieve Tellier warns Prime Minister Mark Carney might push any lever to hold power, including risking an early. Allegiance, as voters head to the polls soon, this one-riding could force uncharted parliamentary drama or hand the Liberals smooth sailing through the session. That wraps Vancouver News today, brought to you with AI.