In a dramatic political comeback, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the Canadian federal election, marking a remarkable turnaround for the centre-left party that was trailing in the polls just months ago.
Delivering a powerful victory speech, Carney addressed his supporters with a strong message aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump, who had become a central figure in the campaign:
“President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us — that will never ever happen.”
While the Liberals have emerged as the leading party, it remains uncertain whether Carney will secure a parliamentary majority. Should the Liberals fall short, Carney may need to form alliances with other parties to establish a functioning government.
The defeat is especially crushing for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who was long seen as the front-runner to become prime minister. According to projections, Poilievre is expected to lose his own seat, marking a dramatic fall from political dominance.
This stunning election result caps off a whirlwind few months in Canadian politics. The Liberal Party, once languishing in the polls, found renewed momentum after Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as party leader. The campaign quickly became dominated by foreign policy concerns, particularly the deteriorating Canada-U.S. relations under President Trump — an issue that galvanized voters.
Carney’s leadership and messaging appear to have struck a chord with a public increasingly concerned about national sovereignty and economic independence in the face of rising U.S. pressure.
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