Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election, marking a dramatic political turnaround fueled by tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump and his trade war threats.
The victory secures the Liberals a fourth consecutive term, although it remains unclear whether they will achieve an outright majority or need to rely on smaller parties to form a governing coalition.
The election results saw the Liberals projected to win more seats in Parliament than the Conservative Party, though the final outcome depends on the distribution of votes. In a race that was initially expected to be a major defeat for the Liberals, the political landscape shifted dramatically as Trump’s rhetoric—threatening Canada’s sovereignty and suggesting the country might become the 51st U.S. state—spurred a surge in Canadian nationalism and rallied support for Carney’s party.
“We were dead and buried in December. Now we are going to form a government,” said David Lametti, a former Liberal Justice Minister, reflecting the party's unexpected resurgence. “We have turned this around thanks to Mark,” he added.
Meanwhile, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre had hoped to turn the election into a referendum on former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s legacy, with rising food and housing costs contributing to his declining popularity. However, the latest developments in U.S.-Canada relations, particularly Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economy, proved to be a catalyst for the Liberals' victory.
The election results will shape the next phase of Canada's relationship with the U.S. and could influence future domestic and foreign policy decisions.
Read next
02:40
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, focusing on energy security, strengthening trade ties, and regional stability.
00:20
Wildfires raging across Manitoba have led to a state of emergency and forced 20,000 people to evacuate, Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday, calling it the largest evacuation the province has seen in recent memory.
19:00
U.S. court
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a U.S. trade court ruling that blocked most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, many of which targeted Canadian exports.
03:00
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Canada could contribute about $61 billion to the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, part of a larger $175 billion project to build a space-based shield against missile threats.
23:36
King Charles arrived in Ottawa on Monday for a two-day visit seen as symbolical, reaffirming his role as Canada’s constitutional monarch amid ongoing political debate fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestions about annexing Canada.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment