Chicoutimi Race Tightens as Liberals Push | Calgary News

Voters in three federal districts are casting ballots today, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney a chance to expand his party’s presence before Parliament reconvenes. Liberals are expected to win seats in Toronto and Vancouver, but the tight race in Chicoutimi—Le Fjord is heating up between Liberals and the Bloc Québécois. With the former Conservative MP appointed to the Senate, the riding’s outcome hinges on a razor-thin margin: Liberal candidate Daniel Gobeil leads at 40%, Bloc’s Caroline Dubé trails closely at 38%—within poll error. The Conservatives lag at 17%. Amid distractions like the U.S. trade war and school reopenings, Elections Canada reminded voters this federal vote is separate from the provincial election on October fifth. Bloc leader is campaigning aggressively while PM and Conservatives barely visited. A Liberal source hints the U.S. trade dispute could sway voters, while Bloc insiders expect a nail-biter. Meanwhile, Liberals are heavily favored in the other two byelections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6bb290afea3fa85f