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Answer: The 2024 Carney defection rules make it easier for Liberal MPs who leave their party to retain their seat, whereas the pre-Carney loyalty provisions forced most defectors into a by-election, dramatically reducing Liberal hold on those ridings. In practice, hundreds of Liberals have stayed in Parliament after switching allegiance
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12% of eligible overseas Palestinians voted in the latest Gaza municipal elections, and Canadians can help raise that figure. By using the Elections & Voting Information Center’s online portal and following a clear absentee-ballot timetable, diaspora voters can ensure their ballots arrive on time and influence tightly contested districts.
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Canada’s voting age is 18, and that rule applies to all federal, provincial and municipal elections. While most democracies set the same benchmark, recent debates ask whether younger citizens should be included. I examine the legal framework, international practice, and practical steps for new voters as the 2025 federal