To be shielded from nomination challenges, incumbent Liberal MPs must meet conditions by Labour Day: new rules

The Liberal Party’s national director Azam Ishmael briefed MPs on new nomination rules at the Feb. 25 national caucus meeting, say Liberal sources.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on the Hill on Feb. 11, 2026. The federal Liberal Party has set a new criteria for incumbent Liberal MPs to carry the party’s banner without a nomination challenge in the next election.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

February 26, 2026

In the midst of ongoing election speculation, the federal Liberals have set Sept. 7 as the deadline for all 169 MPs to meet nomination criteria set by the party, or face an open nomination race.

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