GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 13, 2026 /CNW/ - 

• On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada granted the appeal in the contested election for the federal riding of Terrebonne and annulled the election result.
• The Speaker of the House will address a warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy. 
• The writ will be issued between the 11th day and the 180th day of the receipt of the warrant by the Chief Electoral Officer.
• The by-election must be held on a Monday, at least 36 days but no more than 50 days after the day the by-election is announced.
•  As outlined in the Canada Elections Act, the contested election process is a way to address issues that may arise in the delivery of an election.
• Elections Canada is ready to administer a by-election in Terrebonne.

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SOURCE Elections Canada