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Three newest MPs enter House of Commons after byelections
The new majority gives Carney’s government enough seats to push committee changes despite opposition objections.
- On Saturday, MPs Doly Begum, Danielle Martin, and Tatiana Auguste were sworn into the House of Commons, securing a majority government for Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Begum and Martin replaced former cabinet ministers Bill Blair and Chrystia Freeland in Toronto-area seats, while Auguste won the Bloc stronghold of Terrebonne after the Supreme Court invalidated last April's results.
- With 174 members now on the government benches, the Liberals have strengthened their position after five MPs defected to their caucus over six months.
- Prime Minister Carney can now pass legislation without compromise, significantly reducing opposition leverage in Parliament.
- NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice is expected to announce his resignation today, a move that would drop the NDP caucus to just five members.
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The House of Commons adopted a motion to that effect on Monday night.
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Liberals formalize majority, move to limit debate on committee restructuring
OTTAWA — The three Liberals who won the byelections that secured a majority government for Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this month took their seats in the House of Commons on Monday.
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The three Liberal MPs who won the by-elections earlier this month, allowing Prime Minister Mark Carney to form a majority government, took office in the House of Commons on Monday.
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