Liberals win three federal byelections, regain majority government

The Liberals won all three seats contested in Monday’s federal byelections in Ontario, Quebec and B.C., restoring the party’s majority standing in the House of Commons.

Liberal candidates Braeden Caley in North Vancouver–Capilano, Tanveer Shahnawaz in Beaches–East York and Daniel Gobeil in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord were all projected to win their respective races.

The three victories bring the Liberals’ total to 173 seats in the House of Commons,

The Liberal candidates have won more than 50 per cent of the vote in all three ridings.

Longtime Liberal political staffer Braeden Caley won Monday's federal byelection in B-C's North Vancouver-Capilano riding. He took over 58 per cent of the vote. In his victory speech, Caley thanked everyone who supported him and said his place in Parliament belongs to the people.

Caley told supporters at his election night party that voters chose partnership over division amid the ongoing trade conflict with the United States.

He said the byelection result sends a clear message to stand firm against unfair tariffs while also working to reduce costs for Canadians.

Caley said those efforts include building more affordable homes, delivering essential infrastructure and addressing climate change.

The B.C. native stepped down from his position as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s deputy chief of staff to campaign for the North Vancouver–Capilano seat.

He said he shares Carney’s vision of strengthening Canada’s independence and described North Vancouver–Capilano as an important part of that effort.

Caley said B.C. will play a central role in Canada’s economic future and that returning to the province is exciting as Canada works to reshape and strengthen its economy.