Mark Carney Set To Keep His PM Job As Projections Show Liberal Party Win In Canada

Last Updated:April 29, 2025, 09:46 IST

Mark Carney's campaign focused on the tensions arising from US President Donald Trump's statements.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (IMAGE: Reuters)

Initial projections from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and other major news outlets indicate that the Liberal Party, under the leadership of Mark Carney, is on track to win the federal elections in Canada.  

The election has been significantly influenced by US President Donald Trump’s controversial statements regarding Canada, including suggestions of annexation and aggressive trade policies. Domestic issues such as the cost of living and housing affordability were initially central to the election campaign but the focus shifted as US-Canada relations became a dominant concern. 

Has Liberal Party Achieved Majority In Canada Elections?

It remains to be seen whether the Liberal Party will secure a majority government. If they obtain less than a majority of the seats in the house of commons, they will form a minority government. This would mean they would need to work with other parties to be able to pass legislation.

A Look At Mark Carney’s Election Campaign

Mark Carney has a very strong back ground in economics, but is relatively new to the political landscape. He has never held elected political office before becoming the leader of the liberal party, and then prime minister.

Mark Carney’s campaign focused on the tensions arising from US President Donald Trump’s statements regarding Canada as he positioned himself as a leader capable of navigating these complex relations. Emphasizing on his experience in global finance and central banking. he presented himself as a “crisis manager" while reinforcing national unity.

What Mark Carney Has Said On Donald Trump

Mark Carney has been very clear that Canada will not become part of the United States in response to Donald Trump’s suggestions. He earlier said, “Canada will always be proud, sovereign and independent and we will NEVER be the 51st state. The Americans want to break us so they can own us. Those aren’t just words. That’s what’s at risk."

He has also stressed on the importance of diversifying Canada’s trade relationships to lessen reliance on the US. He said, “We can give ourselves far more than Donald Trump can ever take away. We can have one economy. This is within our grasp."

Characterising Donald Trump’s actions as a “risk", Mark Carney earlier said, “President Trump has some obsessive ideas, and that is one. It’s not a joke. It’s his very strong desire to make this happen. It’s one of the reasons why this crisis is so serious."

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