Overview

• Voting is underway across Canada, with record early turnout as 7.3 million ballots were cast before election day.
• Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, a political newcomer, has emphasized his global financial experience to address U.S. economic pressures and trade challenges.
• Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre focused his campaign on cost-of-living issues but faced criticism for his Trump-like populist style.
• Donald Trump’s tariffs and annexation rhetoric have galvanized Canadian nationalism, significantly altering the election's trajectory.
• Preliminary projections suggest the Liberals may secure a plurality of seats but could fall short of a majority, requiring support from smaller parties to govern.