Carney says Canadians trust his plan after he wins majority

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured a slim majority in the House of Commons after winning all three seats in recent by-elections. This victory, projected by Canadian media, strengthens the Liberals’ hold on power, giving them 174 of the 343 seats and allowing Carney to advance his political agenda without relying on opposition support. The by-elections took place in two Toronto-area ridings and one in Quebec, with the Liberals winning in Scarborough Southwest, University-Rosedale, and Terrebonne. The Toronto seats were vacated by former Liberal officials who took on new roles, while the Terrebonne seat was previously contested due to a clerical error. This majority is significant for the Liberals, who were expected to lose last year’s federal election before Carney took over leadership from Justin Trudeau. Carney’s leadership has been bolstered by five defections from opposition parties, marking the first time a Canadian majority has been formed through by-elections and defections. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the Liberals for securing their majority through political deals rather than a general election. QUESTION: How might the formation of a majority government through by-elections and defections impact public trust in the political process?