Canada's election: Carney secures another term as Liberals edge out Conservatives

In a national election on April 28, Canadian voters backed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party.

While it was too early to determine whether the Liberals would win enough seats to secure a majority government, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation CBC forecasted another term for the party, which has been in power for nearly a decade, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Carney addressed his supporters, rallying them with a call to defend Canada.

“Who’s ready to stand up for Canada with me?” he asked, emphasizing the critical role of national unity in the face of increasing challenges, particularly from US President Donald Trump. Carney sharply criticized Trump’s repeated remarks suggesting that Canada could become the 51st US state. “President Trump is trying to break us, so that America can own us. That will never, that will never, ever happen,” Carney asserted.

The Prime Minister also underscored the changing dynamic between Canada and its southern neighbor. “Our world has fundamentally changed,” he said, adding that the longstanding relationship between Canada and the US is now “over.”

Reflecting on the growing tensions, Carney noted, “We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons.” His message emphasized that Canada must “look out for ourselves” moving forward.

Conceding defeat earlier that day, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Party acknowledged the narrow margin of the Liberal victory, calling it a “razor-thin minority government.” Poilievre, who faces the possibility of losing his parliamentary seat as votes are still being counted, vowed that his party would hold the Liberals accountable during their next term. A few months ago, Poilievre appeared poised to become Canada’s next leader due to public discontent over rising inflation, immigration, and criticism of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s handling of relations with Trump.

Since taking office, Carney has emerged as a leader uniquely positioned to respond to Trump’s challenging rhetoric and policies. Having previously served as the Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney’s experience in managing economic crises, including the 2008 financial collapse and Brexit, became a central theme of his campaign. This experience helped him resonate with voters, particularly as Canada grappled with the economic uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs.

Carney’s leadership style and his stance on US-Canada relations played a pivotal role in his party’s success, securing a new term for the Liberals in a highly competitive election.

By Vafa Guliyeva