By-election Returns: Elmwood—Transcona and LaSalle—Émard—Verdun

Summary#

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer says that, under the Canada Elections Act, official returns were received for two federal by-elections held on September 16, 2024. The winners were Leila Dance in Elmwood—Transcona and Louis-Philippe Sauvé in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun; the returns were recorded on September 27, 2024.

What it does#

• Announces that official election returns have been received under the Canada Elections Act.
• Lists the two successful candidates and their districts:
  • Leila Dance — Elmwood—Transcona
  • Louis-Philippe Sauvé — LaSalle—Émard—Verdun
• Records the key dates: the by-elections were held on September 16, 2024 and the returns were received on September 27, 2024.

Who's affected#

• Voters and residents of Elmwood—Transcona and LaSalle—Émard—Verdun — they now have the named Members of Parliament representing their ridings.
• Political parties and local campaign organizations in those districts.
• The House of Commons, because two seats are now officially filled.

Why it matters#

• People in those districts regain formal representation in Parliament through the named MPs.
• Filling seats can matter for local services, constituency help, and for parliamentary votes — especially if the overall party balance in the House of Commons is close.
• The notice is a formal, public record that the election results have been received and entered into the official record.