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Photo by Blair Gable/PostmediaPrime Minister Mark Carney was asked if he plans to lead the Liberals into the next federal election during a brief scrum outside the prime minister’s office in Ottawa Tuesday morning.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“I’ve just led the party into two byelections, and I’m very pleased that we won all three. (Editor’s note: three byelections were held Monday night.)“I’m pleased to have a remarkable caucus. I view my role as my colleagues do: to do our job. We’re sent to Ottawa for a reason. We’re sent here at a critical time.“I’m blessed by having three great colleagues who are going to be coming in from very different backgrounds, very different ridings, and we’re going to stand up for Canada.“We’re going to build this country. We’re going to help unite this country and we’re going to build it for all.“And I’m going to focus on that and that’s my that’s my concern.”Dropping the writ and calling a snap election is at Carney’s discretion. 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