In a significant electoral shift, Canadian voters have backed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party in a national election influenced largely by reactions to U.S. President Donald Trump. While it’s unclear if the Liberals will secure a majority, projections suggest another term for the party, which has been in power for nearly a decade. Just months prior, the opposition Conservatives appeared poised to take control amid rising public discontent over inflation, immigration, and Trudeau’s relationship with Trump.
Trudeau’s resignation in January followed a decline in voter support, leading to Carney’s emergence as party leader and the call for a snap election. Carney’s candidacy capitalized on growing Canadian outrage over Trump’s aggressive policies, including imposing tariffs on Canadian goods and his controversial remarks about making Canada the 51st state. This discontent helped the Liberals close a significant polling gap with the Conservatives within weeks.
Carney, a former central banker with a record of navigating economic crises, emphasized his leadership experience during the brief 37-day campaign. His main opponent, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, previously gained traction by appealing to populist sentiment but struggled to maintain momentum as connections to Trump became liabilities.
On election day, Trump reiterated his call for Canada to join the U.S., prompting both Carney and Poilievre to firmly reject his interference, emphasizing Canadian sovereignty. Voters, like Reid Warren from Toronto, expressed their support for the Liberals, viewing Poilievre as too similar to Trump. Following the election, former President Joe Biden congratulated Carney, expressing confidence in his leadership reflecting shared Canadian and American values.
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