Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Mon. March 30th, 2026

Liberal party members milled, decked in red lanyards, taking photos. “Welcome to Libcon2026” read a banner high on the wall at the top of the escalators in Montreal’s Palais des congrès. On a merch table nearby lay piles of red shirts and crewnecks, emblazoned with the Liberal logo. Two rows of black hats were amongst the items. The words “Canada Strong” printed across the front in solid block letters, cold and direct, like the name of a construction firm. Key points The Liberal Party of Canada has secured a majority government The 2026 Liberal National Convention outlined a shift in...