Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins Canada election

Toronto (Web Desk/Agencies) In a dramatic political turnaround, Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have emerged victorious in Canada's federal election, a win shaped by rising anti-American sentiment sparked by US President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance toward Canada.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projected on Tuesday that Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, once considered the front-runner for the prime minister’s office, not only lost the election but was also unseated in his Ottawa riding.

This stunning defeat marked a steep fall from grace for Poilievre, whose populist campaign had gained momentum until geopolitical events changed the course of the race.

The shift began when Trump launched a new wave of tariffs targeting Canadian goods and publicly floated the idea of annexing Canada as the 51st state.

The rhetoric provoked outrage across Canada, drawing voters away from Poilievre’s Trump-style platform and toward the more moderate and globally minded Liberals.

Poilievre, a long-time MP known for his fiery rhetoric, leaned heavily into nationalist messaging with his “Canada First” campaign slogan. But the similarities to Trump, once seen as an advantage, ultimately alienated voters seeking a firmer defense of Canada’s independence and identity.

As ballots were counted, the Liberals pulled ahead in the race for Parliament’s 343 seats, outpacing the Conservatives. While the final count was still pending, projections suggested the Liberals might fall just short of the 172 seats required for a majority, meaning Carney may need to collaborate with smaller parties to maintain power.

Carney’s rise—from central banker to party leader and now prime minister—is being credited in large part to his measured yet firm response to Trump’s provocations.

His victory signals not just a repudiation of populism but a renewed emphasis on economic stability and sovereignty in the face of international pressure.