Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party is poised to secure a majority in parliament in by-elections Monday, but a year into his tenure, hints of vulnerability may be emerging.
A string of recent polls put the Liberals more than 10 points ahead of the opposition Conservatives.
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