Canada, April 29: Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party secured victory in Canada’s election on Monday, according to projections from local media. Both CBC and CTV News forecasted that the Liberals would form the next government, though it remained unclear whether they would secure a majority in parliament. This marks a fourth consecutive term for the Liberals, a rare achievement in Canadian politics, with Carney convincing voters that his experience managing economic crises uniquely positioned him to handle the challenges posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump’s trade war and his repeated threats to annex Canada, highlighted in a social media post on election day, fueled outrage across Canada and became a central issue in the campaign. Carney, 60, who had never held elected office before replacing Justin Trudeau as prime minister just last month, made his anti-Trump stance a cornerstone of his campaign.
Previously serving as the central bank governor in both Britain and Canada, Carney emphasized his global financial experience and reassured voters that he was well-equipped to navigate the economic challenges of a trade war. He also promised to diversify Canada’s trading relationships to reduce its dependency on the United States.
Trudeau’s departure was another key factor in the Liberals’ success, marking one of the most dramatic political turnarounds in Canada’s history.
