The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, is projected to win Canada’s federal election held Monday, securing a remarkable comeback after trailing the Conservative Party in polls for months. The outcome of the Canada Election 2025 was heavily influenced by the aggressive stance and trade policies of United States President Donald Trump toward Canada.
It remained unclear early Tuesday whether the Liberals would form a majority government or require support from other parties in the House of Commons.
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre conceded the general election but faced a further setback, losing his own seat in Parliament after holding it for two decades. While the Conservatives made gains in vote share compared to the last election, they failed to secure enough seats to form government.
The campaign for the Canadian Election 2025 became a referendum on Canada’s relationship with the United States. President Trump’s threats, including imposing steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and suggestions of annexation, pushed concerns over the economy and sovereignty to the forefront of voters’ minds.
Mark Carney, who became prime minister in March after Justin Trudeau stepped down, centered his campaign on navigating the challenges posed by the American administration. Carney, a former central banker with decades in finance experience steering economies through crises, positioned himself as the leader best equipped to defend Canadian interests.
Issues like immigration policy and climate change, which had been prominent before the campaign, faded as the focus shifted to the nation’s relationship with its southern neighbor and the state of the economy under pressure from tariffs. Recent polling indicated that affordability concerns and the US relationship were top priorities for voters.
In his victory speech, Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the challenges directly. “America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country,” he stated, adding, “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never, ever happen.” He warned Canadians of a difficult road ahead, potentially requiring sacrifices.
Upon conceding, Pierre Poilievre acknowledged the Liberal victory, referring to a "razor thin minority government," though the final seat count was still pending. He affirmed his intention to remain party leader and stated the Conservatives would work with other parties in “defending Canada’s interests” and “protecting our sovereignty” from American threats.
The New Democratic Party faced significant losses in the election, with its leader, Jagmeet Singh, also failing to retain his seat and announcing his resignation. The party was projected to fall short of the required number of seats for official party status in the House of Commons.
Mark Carney has already begun looking to strengthen ties with other nations, with his first prime ministerial trip abroad being to Europe to discuss trade and security partnerships. This aligns with his message of building an independent future for Canada.
