Mark Carney edges closer to majority government

Lori Idlout, a progressive MP from the Canadian Arctic, crossed to the Liberals, giving the prime minister another political win.

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney can almost taste a majority government that could secure his hold on power until 2029.

Lori Idlout, a two-term New Democratic Party MP who represents the sprawling Arctic territory of Nunavut, is joining Carney’s Liberal caucus.

The Liberals now hold 170 seats in Canada’s House of Commons, just two short of the 172 majority threshold. The party is likely to achieve at least that number following two special elections in Toronto scheduled for April 13.

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