Liberals Secure Quebec's Terrebonne Riding by One Vote in Recount

🗓️ May 13 @ 6:40am ET

Historic Recount in Terrebonne Shifts Seat to Liberals

In a stunning turn of events, the Quebec riding of Terrebonne has been awarded to the Liberal Party after a judicial recount revealed a margin of just one vote. The recount, finalized on Saturday, saw Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste edge out incumbent Bloc Québécois MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné. This result has significant implications for the balance of power in the House of Commons, bringing the Liberals one step closer to a majority government.

An official from Elections Canada confirmed that Auguste’s victory was secured after a meticulous review of the ballots. Initially, Auguste was projected to win by 35 votes following the April 28 election. However, a postelection validation process on May 1 temporarily shifted the lead to Sinclair-Desgagné by 44 votes, prompting the recount that ultimately reversed the outcome.

Impact on Canadian Parliament

The Terrebonne result boosts the Liberal Party’s seat count to 170 in the House of Commons, just two shy of the 172 needed for a majority. Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois sees its representation drop to 22 seats. Sinclair-Desgagné, who was first elected in 2021, loses her position in this razor-thin defeat, highlighting the intense competition in Quebec ridings.

This outcome underscores the importance of every single vote in shaping Canada’s political landscape. The dramatic recount process in Terrebonne serves as a reminder of how closely contested elections can alter the direction of governance at the national level.

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