Overview

• Mark Carney's Liberal Party secured 168 seats in the April 28 election, falling four short of a majority, necessitating cross-party cooperation to govern.
• The election was heavily influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation rhetoric, which galvanized Canadian voters behind the Liberals.
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced legislation to ease secession referenda, citing grievances with Ottawa and warning against 'hostile acts.'
• Carney and Trump agreed to meet in Washington within days, with trade relations and sovereignty expected to dominate discussions.
• The NDP collapsed to seven seats, prompting Jagmeet Singh's resignation, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat despite his party gaining 144 seats.