Ottawa, April 29
Canadian News outlet CTV News has projected incumbent Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party will hold on to power, winning enough seats in the 45th federal election to form the government. Carey had taken over from Justin Trudeau, who resigned towards the end of his term after his party lost faith in him.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet and Green Party co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault have been at the head of campaigning for what was seen as one of the most unpredictable elections in Canadian history.
Now it appears that Canadians have decided which party will form government, and which of the parties' leaders will steer the country from its helm in Ottawa, CTV News reported. This is the first time a party has retained power for the fourth time a rarity in Canadian politics.
The Canadian election was fought in the wake of Tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and his repeated attacks on the country, dubbing it the 51st state of the United States.
According to an IPSOS poll conducted by Global News, the Liberal party held a four-point lead heading into Monday's polls.
This federal election was called earlier than scheduled after Carney, newly installed as Prime Minister, dissolved Parliament and sought a fresh mandate.
Facing what he described as "the most significant crisis of his lifetime, due to President Donald Trump's trade actions and his threats to sovereignty," Carney requested that Canadians entrust him with building a new economy resilient to U.S. pressure. His strong economic credentials as a former central banker, combined with his firm rejection of Trump's annexation rhetoric, earned him the highest approval ratings among federal leaders and ultimately, the apparent trust of Canadian voters.
Justin Trudeau's tenure was marked by his adverse relationship with India after he claimed that the Indian government had a hand in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Nijjar.
Mark Carney has publicly advocated for better relations with India, making it a point to send his condolences after the Pahalgam terror attack.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So relieved Carney won! We need steady leadership with all the economic uncertainty right now. His experience at the Bank of Canada gives me confidence he can handle Trump's trade threats. 🇨🇦
Interesting to see the Liberals win again. I voted Conservative but I'll give Carney credit - he ran a strong campaign focused on the economy when we needed it most. Hope he delivers on those promises.
Four terms in a row is historic! But I'm concerned about voter fatigue. The Liberals need to remember they're governing for ALL Canadians, not just their base. More transparency would be appreciated.
As an Indo-Canadian, I'm glad to see Carney wants to repair relations with India. The previous tensions were unnecessary and hurt our community. Hoping for more diplomatic dialogue moving forward.
The way Carney stood up to Trump's "51st state" comments was impressive. We need a PM who won't back down but also knows when to negotiate. Tough few years ahead with our southern neighbor though...
A Amélie G. Je suis contente que les Libéraux aient gagné, mais j'espère que Carney n'oubliera pas le Québec. Blanchet a fait une bonne campagne - ça montre que nos priorités sont importantes! We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.