Liberals open first major policy convention in Montreal without Trudeau as majority comes into view
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Canada’s Liberal Party opened its first major national policy convention in Montreal on Thursday, April 9, 2026, without Justin Trudeau dominating the proceedings, marking a clear transition into the Mark Carney era. The gathering runs through Saturday and comes at a delicate moment for the governing party, just days before three federal byelections set for Monday, April 13.
The timing matters politically. After a fresh floor crossing in Ottawa, the Liberals are now one seat short of a House of Commons majority, giving the Montreal convention more weight than a routine party meeting. What might once have been an internal policy weekend now doubles as a test of whether the party can turn recent parliamentary gains into a more stable governing position.
The convention includes policy discussions, organizational meetings and internal elections, but its broader significance lies in the fact that it is the first major gathering in more than a decade not shaped by Trudeau’s political brand. For Carney, it is an opportunity to project control over a party that has moved quickly from defensive footing to a position where a majority government is suddenly within reach.
