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Mark Carney’s Liberals Secure Minority Government as Poilievre Loses Seat

The Liberals won 168 seats in Canada’s federal election, falling short of a majority, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was unseated in a dramatic upset.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks on stage at his campaign headquarters after the Liberal Party won the Canadian election in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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Mark Carney giving his victory speech on election night.

Overview

  • The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, won 168 seats in the 2025 federal election, forming a minority government just four seats shy of a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons.
  • Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, lost his Carleton seat to Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, marking the first time a Conservative leader has lost their seat since 1993.
  • The Conservatives gained 20 seats, finishing with 144, but fell short of overtaking the Liberals and will remain the official Opposition.
  • The election was heavily influenced by U.S.-Canada tensions, with Carney campaigning on defending Canadian sovereignty against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and annexation rhetoric.
  • With a minority government, the Liberals will need support from smaller parties like the NDP and Greens to pass legislation, as coalition-building becomes crucial.