Liberals and Conservatives get it wrong on nominations in held ridings, yet again

Open, fair, and transparent nomination elections before every election cycle are a critical part of the democratic exercise. They force MPs to stay sharp in their work and in touch with their base of support.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured. The Liberals and the Conservatives recently released their nomination rules for held ridings. Both party leaderships have implemented easy-to-meet conditions for their caucus members, effectively shielding their MPs from any potential nomination challenges.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY EDITORIAL

March 2, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals unveiled their new nomination rules last week for the next election cycle. As expected, the party introduced three relatively easy-to-meet conditions for MPs seeking re-election. In effect, the prime minister is shielding incumbents from...

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