Montreal byelection: Historically Liberal riding sees tight race, polls suggest

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MPs are back in action in Ottawa, returning to a parliament where the power dynamics of the minority government have changed. Now that the NDP have broken up with the Liberals, the Conservatives hope to trigger a non-confidence motion and an election as soon as possible, and the Liberals are sharpening their attacks. It’s all happening in the backdrop of two key byelections seen as another test of the prime minister’s leadership. Touria Izri reports.

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