Minority Government on Edge: How Shannon Stubbs’ Absence Shaped a Crucial Vote

In March 2025, Canada’s political landscape wavered as the federal budget vote loomed. The Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs, due to a crucial surgical procedure, missed this significant vote. Her absence played a pivotal role in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly passing the budget, crucially avoiding a potential snap election. With tensions high in a minority government setup, this incident has triggered discussions on minority government stability and political strategy.