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Canadians Cast Ballots in Election Shaped by Trump’s Tariffs and Sovereignty Threats

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre vie for control as polls show a tight race, with a potential minority government outcome.

Mark Carney addresses a campaign rally ahead of voting beginning in the Canadian elections as he seeks a second term as Prime Minister.
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FILE - A digital bill board flashes a message in Kennedy Township, Pa., March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Overview

  • Canadians are voting today in a federal election with record early turnout, as 7.3 million advance ballots were cast ahead of polling day.
  • The campaign has been dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and annexation rhetoric, which shifted focus to national sovereignty and economic resilience.
  • Mark Carney, a political newcomer and former central banker, has emphasized his economic expertise and pledged to defend Canada's sovereignty and diversify trade away from the U.S.
  • Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has campaigned on a 'Canada First' platform, focusing on cost-of-living issues, tax cuts, and deregulation, while seeking to distance himself from Trump’s rhetoric.
  • Final polls indicate a narrow Liberal lead of 41–44% over the Conservatives' 38–40%, with results expected to reveal whether a majority or minority government will emerge.