A by-election will be held to elect a member of Parliament (MP) to represent Scarborough North, Ontario, in the House of Commons of Canada for the remainder of the 45th Canadian Parliament following the resignation of Liberal MP Shaun Chen.
Background Liberal MP Shaun Chen was first elected to the House of Commons in the 2015 Canadian federal election and was re-elected in 2019, 2021, and 2025. Prior to entering federal politics, Chen served as chair of the Toronto District School Board.
On August 10, 2026, Chen announced that he would resign as a member of Parliament effective August 15, citing ongoing health issues resulting from a car accident in late 2025. Chen said that his injuries had prevented him from travelling to Ottawa as frequently as his parliamentary duties required.
Constituency
Scarborough North is an urban federal riding in the northern part of Scarborough in Toronto, Ontario. The district includes the neighbourhoods of Agincourt and Milliken east of Midland Avenue, as well as Morningside Heights and Malvern.
Timing On August 17, 2026, Elections Canada's Chief Electoral Officer received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat was vacant. The date of the by-election must be announced between August 28, 2026 and February 13, 2027. The latest date the by-election could be held is April 5, 2027.
Previous result
See also By-elections to the 45th Canadian Parliament Scarborough North (federal electoral district)
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