Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured a significant victory in Canada’s federal elections on Monday, marking a remarkable change in political landscape amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s provocative actions.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Liberals are set to win more seats in Parliament’s 343-seat assembly than their Conservative rivals, though it’s yet to be determined if they will achieve an outright majority.
Initially trailing and facing potential electoral defeat, the Liberals turned their fortunes around as Trump launched attacks on Canada, including trade conflicts and shocking suggestions of annexation as the 51st U.S. state.
His actions angered Canadians and sparked a wave of national pride, which played to the Liberals’ advantage and facilitated their retention of power for a fourth consecutive term.
The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, had aimed to pivot the election towards a referendum on former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership. Trudeau, despite his lengthy tenure, saw his popularity wane due to mounting housing and food prices.
However, the narrative shifted dramatically as Trudeau resigned, and Carney, an experienced central banker, stepped up as the new leader of the Liberal Party and the nation’s prime minister.
