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Pivotal moments leading to 2026 byelections

With the clock ticking, tensions inside parliament have been brewing since the beginning of the year.
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Voters in three ridings are casting ballots on April 13. The outcome could secure a majority for the Liberals.

The Liberals are one seat away from securing a majority government. Here are some of the key moments that allowed this to happen.

This by-election is considered the most highly anticipated one to date, with the Liberals looking to form a majority government. On April 28, 2025, the Liberals held a comfortable lead in both Toronto ridings, while the riding in Terrebonne, Que., was won by a single vote.

Here are some of the key moments that led up to today’s byelection.

Edits, online visuals, and written contributions by Julia-Marie Ilano.