This is also one of many that are expected but not official/announced. An election this year is quickly becoming a safe bet, especially since we didn't get post-convention floor crossers. Liberals will be looking to secure their majority while deeply unpopular PP is still at the helm of the Conservatives and while NDP is without a leader.

[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There's always a risk of being punished for calling self-serving premature election. It doesn't appear likely at the moment but who knows how people would react.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Exactly. An election now could bite Carney in the ass big time, leaving him with fewer MPs than he started with in the first place.

If I were him I'd shut that idea down in a heartbeat.

[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

I wouldn't say no. More dependence on the NDP+BQ ain't bad.

They could torpedo the NDP leadership elec if they call one before it's done though. I imagine Heather would have to campaign. Poobably Avi and Rob too.

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

I don't think most voters want yet another federal election so soon after the last one. And will punish the party who causes a too soon general election.

There will be by-election to fill the empty seats, but that's it.