Carney said a byelection should be held as quickly as possible to give Poilievre an opportunity to win a seat in the House of Commons, if that’s what the Conservative Party wants.

Poilievre lost his seat in Ottawa’s Carleton riding on Monday after holding it for more than 20 years, so he’s in the unusual position of being a party leader without a seat.

“I already told Mr. Poilievre that I will trigger a byelection if that is the decision of the Conservative Party,” he said in French.

Then, in English: “I will ensure that it happens as soon as possible. No games, nothing.”