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Categories: POLITICS

Canada 2026 federal by‑elections

Entities: Braeden Caley · Richard Martel · Nate Erskine‑Smith · Jonathan Wilkinson · Mark Carney

Overview

In early July 2026 six MPs from the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Bloc and the Green Party announced resignations that would trigger a series of federal by‑elections. The departures included Conservative MP Richard Martel (Quebec) moving to the Senate, Liberal MP Nate Erskine‑Smith (Ontario) quitting after a failed leadership bid, and Liberal minister Jonathan Wilkinson (British Columbia) leaving for an ambassadorship.

Prime Minister Mark Carney later set the date for three of the contests, scheduling by‑elections for 31 August 2026 in Beaches‑East York (Toronto), Chicoutimi‑Le Fjord (Quebec) and North Vancouver‑Capilano (British Columbia). The Liberal government, holding a slim majority of 172 seats, must win at least one of these ridings to retain its majority.

On 26 July the Prime Minister confirmed the August 31 dates and announced the party nominees: Liberals Braeden Caley (North Vancouver‑Capilano), Tanveer Shahnawaz (Beaches‑East York) and Daniel Gobeil (Chicoutimi‑Le Fjord); Conservatives Stephen Curran (North Vancouver‑Capilano) and Régis Gaudreault (Chicoutimi‑Le Fjord); and Green candidate Shelley Luce in North Vancouver‑Capilano. Advance voting is scheduled for 21‑24 August.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 20 SOURCES] Prime Minister Mark Carney announced three federal byelections for August 31 2026. (all articles)
[● 20 SOURCES] The byelections are for North Vancouver‑Capilano (British Columbia), Beaches‑East York (Ontario) and Chicoutimi‑Le Fjord (Quebec). (all articles)
[● 20 SOURCES] Jonathan Wilkinson resigned his seat after being appointed Canada’s ambassador to the European Union. (all articles)
[● 20 SOURCES] Nate Erskine‑Smith resigned his Beaches‑East York seat after stepping down as Liberal MP. (all articles)
[● 20 SOURCES] Richard Martel vacated his Chicoutimi‑Le Fjord seat after being appointed to the Senate. (all articles)
[● 20 SOURCES] The Liberal government holds a slim majority of 172 seats in the House of Commons. (all articles)
[● 20 SOURCES] Liberal candidates are Braeden Caley (North Vancouver‑Capilano), Tanveer Shahnawaz (Beaches‑East York) and Daniel Gobeil (Chicoutimi‑Le Fjord). (all articles)
[● 20 SOURCES] Advance voting for the byelections will take place from August 21 to August 24. (all articles)

Timeline

2 days ago

[POLITICS] 34 sources
Prime Minister Mark Carney calls three federal byelections
PM Mark Carney calls three federal byelections for Aug 31 in BC, Ontario and Quebec after vacancies from Jonathan Wilkinson, Nate Erskine‑Smith and Richard Martel; Liberals need one win to keep their 172‑seat‑n
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Canada to hold several federal byelections after wave of MP resignations
Six Canadian MPs, including Richard Martel and Nate Erskine‑Smith, have resigned, prompting byelections in seven ridings; the prime minister must call each vote within 11‑180 days.

Sources

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