Overview
- Canadian broadcasters CBC and CTV project a Liberal victory in the April 28 federal election, with Mark Carney remaining as prime minister.
- It remains unclear whether the Liberals will secure the 172 seats required for a majority government in the 343-seat House of Commons.
- The election saw record early voting, with 7.3 million Canadians casting advance ballots, signaling heightened voter engagement.
- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation rhetoric fueled a surge in Canadian nationalism, aiding the Liberals' comeback after trailing the Conservatives earlier this year.
- This marks the fourth consecutive federal election win for the Liberal Party, following a leadership transition from Justin Trudeau to Mark Carney in January.