Carney secures Liberal majority after by-election wins

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party has secured a slim majority in the House of Commons, solidifying its hold on power after being projected by Canadian media to win all three seats up for grabs during by-elections on Monday. The election gains come a year after Carney took office, and follow five defections by opposition members of parliament to the Liberals. Liberals would now hold 174 of the 343 seats in the House, giving Carney more latitude with his political agenda. His party will have the ability to pass legislation without relying on support from opposition benches and he...