Liberal Candidate Wins Mississauga–Lakeshore Federal Byelection

Then-Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa speaks to reporters in Queens Park in Toronto, Nov. 14, 2017. Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press

Liberal candidate Charles Sousa has won the federal byelection in Mississauga–Lakeshore with over 51 percent of the votes.

“It’s official: The winner of tonight’s by-election is [Charles Sousa],” wrote Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Twitter late on Dec. 12. “I’m looking forward to working with him to deliver results for the people of Mississauga—Lakeshore – I know he’s ready, and there’s no doubt he’s up to the task. Congratulations, Charles.”