'Not insurmountable' for Liberals to win Brock’s seat: pollster
Conservative MP Larry Brock has announced his resignation from his Ontario seat, triggering a potential byelection. Political analysts suggest that while the riding has historically been a Conservative stronghold, the upcoming race could be competitive for the Liberals.
Why it matters
The outcome of this byelection could serve as a bellwether for shifting political sentiment in Canada and impact the balance of power in the House of Commons.
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Conservative MP Larry Brock participates in Question Period at the House of Commons in the West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK / Postmedia Article content OTTAWA — The recent announcement that Conservative MP Larry Brock intends to resign from his Ontario seat in the House of Commons in mid-September, has opened the possibility of an “interesting” race between the Conservatives and Liberals, polling analysts say.
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