Finance and National Revenue Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne looks on as Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during an announcement at a grocery store in Ottawa on Jan. 26, 2026. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s not planning to hold a snap election to reach a majority as the House of Commons returns from holiday break.
Carney made the comment to reporters on Jan. 26 after the announcement of new affordability measures aimed to help Canadians with the cost of living, including an increase of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Credit.
Noé Chartier is a senior reporter with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times. Twitter: @NChartierET
