As Canadians prepare to head to the polls, they are faced with the decision of whether to extend the Liberal Party's reign with new Prime Minister Mark Carney or to elect the Conservatives' leader Pierre Poilievre. With rising cost of living and the threat of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadians are looking for a leader who can navigate these challenges. With a record number of ballots already cast, the phrase "Elbows up" has been adopted to show unity against Trump's threats. Comedian Mike Myers and even Trump himself have made their presence known in the election, adding even more weight to the stakes for Canadians.
In a surprising political comeback, Mark Carney of the Liberal Party is projected to form a minority government in Canada's 2025 election, defeating the Conservative Party and their leader Pierre Poilievre. The election, which was heavily influenced by the trade war with the US, saw Carney's fiscal policies resonate with voters who were concerned about the impact of Trump's tariffs. Despite initial predictions of defeat, the Liberals were able to secure a historic fourth mandate, marking a potential shift in Canada's relations with the US.
Mark Carney leads the Liberal party to a fourth consecutive term in Canada's 2025 election, becoming only the second Prime Minister to achieve such feat. Running on an anti-Trump platform, Carney convinced voters that his global financial experience equipped him to successfully navigate the country through the US trade war and annexation threats. Jagmeet Singh's National Democratic Party may lose its national party status as they have only secured one seat so far, according to CTV's projections. Meanwhile, current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's departure played a crucial role in the Liberal's win, marking a dramatic turnaround in Canadian political history.