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Mark Carney’s Liberals Secure Minority Government in Canadian Election

Facing U.S. trade war and annexation rhetoric, Carney pledges to redefine Canada’s economic and security ties while navigating a divided Parliament.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, center, dances to Canadian band Down With Webster as they play live from campaign headquarters after the Liberal Party won the Canadian election in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney attends an event at the Liberal Party election night headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier

Overview

  • The Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, won 168 of 343 seats in the April 2025 federal election, falling four seats short of a majority.
  • Carney framed the election as a defense of Canadian sovereignty against U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs and annexation threats, which became central campaign issues.
  • Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his parliamentary seat, marking a major setback for the party, while New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh announced his resignation after significant losses.
  • Carney plans to meet with Trump to negotiate a new economic and security framework, emphasizing Canada’s ability to diversify global trade partnerships beyond the U.S.
  • The Bloc Québécois signaled potential cooperation with the Liberals in Parliament, as Carney prepares to navigate the challenges of minority governance.