Liberal and NDP Strongholds to Be Tested in Upcoming Byelections

Published on July 29, 2024

Canadians over 2000 km apart will go to the polls in mid-September to vote in federal byelections as different as they are distant. In Winnipeg’s Elmwood—Transcona, the NDP will try to defend its traditionally held riding against nationally surging Conservatives. In the Montréal riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, Liberals will seek to prevent losing another stronghold after the late June byelection upset in Toronto—St.Paul’s. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on July 28 the two byelections will be held on Sept. 16. The seats in the House of Commons became empty after the resignation of NDP MP Daniel Blaikie and Liberal MP David Lametti....

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