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Advance voting in 3 federal byelections starts Friday. Here’s how to vote
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POLITICS Advance voting in 3 federal byelections starts Friday.
31, the Liberals will need to win at least one of the three to maintain their majority government.
Two previous federal byelections were held earlier this year in Toronto-area and Montreal-area ridings on April 13, which allowed Carney to form a majority government.
The Liberals currently hold 171 seats, the Conservatives hold 139, the Bloc Québécois have 21, alongside five NDP MPs and one Green MP.
Following Friday’s advance poll opening, residents can cast advance ballots on Aug 21, Aug.
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Advance voting in 3 federal byelections starts Friday. Here’s how to vote
By Adriana Fallico Global News
Posted August 20, 2026 2:03 pm
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called three byelections to be held this summer in B.C., Ontario and Quebec. With the votes taking place on Aug. 31, the Liberals will need to win at least one of the three to maintain their majority government. Jillian Piper reports on the candidates and the stakes – Jul 26, 2026
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