Three federal by-elections are set for April 13 in Scarborough Southwest (Ontario), University—Rosedale (Ontario), and Terrebonne (Quebec), potentially shifting the Liberals’ House of Commons majority.

In University—Rosedale, the seat is open after Chrystia Freeland left Parliament to advise Ukraine’s president; Liberal candidate Danielle Martin faces an NDP opponent, Serena Purdy, with Conservative contenders not yet announced.

The by-elections unfold amid broader national political maneuvering, leadership conventions, and ongoing party realignments.

Source: Global News, March 8, 2026.

Jenérux cited Carney’s remarks at Davos on economic coercion as influential in his switch to the Liberal camp.

A Liberal sweep of all three ridings would bolster the government, but a formal majority still depends on additional support or defections.

The by-elections come amid a wave of political activity, including upcoming NDP and Liberal conventions in spring 2026.

Conservative candidate selection for the by-elections was still underway at the time of reporting.

The announcement of the by-elections was issued via a brief statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Since taking the helm in 2025, Carney has steered the Liberals toward a centrist stance, with the by-elections shaping his leadership and the party’s legislative priorities.

Terrebonne’s prior Liberal win was extremely close, with ballot concerns noted; Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Bloc Québécois) is expected to run again there.

Elections Canada has outlined early voting from April 3–6 and mail-in voting with a deadline around April 7, along with in-person voting options before the official day.