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Mark Carney's Liberals Secure Fourth Term in Canadian Election

The Liberals are projected to win but face uncertainty over achieving a majority as final results depend on British Columbia's returns.

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Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader Mark Carney, alongside his wife Diana Fox Carney (L), gives a thumbs up after casting his ballot a polling station during the federal election in Ottawa.
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Mark Carney is expected to remain prime minister of Canada

Overview

  • Mark Carney's Liberal Party is projected to form the next Canadian government, marking their fourth consecutive term in power.
  • It remains unclear if the Liberals will secure the 172 seats needed for a majority, with current projections showing them leading in 133 seats to the Conservatives' 93.
  • The election saw a record 7.3 million advance votes cast, reflecting heightened voter engagement during a period of economic and political tension.
  • US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and annexation galvanized Canadian nationalism, significantly influencing the election's outcome.
  • Final results hinge on returns from British Columbia, where polls closed last, leaving the shape of the next government still undetermined.