Canada Election Results 2025 Highlights: Mark Carney leads Liberals to an impressive victory

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a comeback win for the ruling Liberals in Monday’s election, setting the stage for him to emerge as a global advocate for multilateralism in contrast to US President Donald Trump’s protectionist stance.

Experts say Carney, the only person to have led two G7 central banks, brings the kind of experience that will earn him instant credibility on the world stage. His sharp criticism of Trump during the campaign drew global attention.

"Canada is ready to take a leadership role in building a coalition of like-minded countries who share our values," Carney said on April 3 in Ottawa. "We believe in international cooperation. We believe in the free and open exchange of goods, services and ideas. And if the United States no longer wants to lead, Canada will."

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, "Canada is a valued member of NATO. I look forward to working together to build an even stronger, fairer Alliance - investing more in defence & ramping up industrial production so we have what we need to stay safe."

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: As Canada's Liberals celebrated a surprising election victory, it remained unclear until later Tuesday whether Prime Minister Mark Carney's party would secure an outright majority or need support in Parliament.

Populist Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who had been leading until U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Canada through trade threats and annexation talk, lost his seat in Monday's election.

This marked a rapid decline for Poilievre, who had seemed set to become Canada’s next prime minister and lead the Conservatives back to power after a decade.

Poilievre, known for his combative style, campaigned with Trump's bravado, adopting the “Canada First” slogan. However, his similarities to Trump may have ultimately worked against him and his party.

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: The Liberals were projected to win more of Parliament’s 343 seats than the Conservatives. It wasn’t immediately clear if they would win an outright majority — at least 172 seats — or would need to rely on a smaller party to pass legislation.

Elections Canada said it decided to pause counting of special ballots — cast by voters who are away from their districts during the election — until later Tuesday morning. The Liberals were leading or elected in 168 seats when counting was paused, four short of a majority. Elections Canada estimated that uncounted votes could affect the result in about a dozen districts.

Canadians won’t know until later in the day whether Carney’s Liberals have won a minority or majority mandate.

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: Pierre Poilievre aimed to turn the election into a judgment on former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose support waned in his final years in office due to rising costs of food and housing.

However, the political landscape shifted when Donald Trump launched attacks, Trudeau stepped down, and Mark Carney—an experienced central banker—took over as leader of the Liberal Party and went on to become prime minister.

In a concession speech before the official result of his own seat was declared, Poilievre promised to continue working on behalf of Canadians.

“We are cognizant of the fact that we didn't get over the finish line yet,” Poilievre told supporters. “We know that change is needed, but change is hard to come by. It takes time. It takes work. And that's why we have to learn the lessons of tonight — so that we can have an even better result the next time Canadians decide the future of the country.”

Despite the loss, Poilievre remains eligible to continue leading the Conservative Party.

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: Following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election win, global leaders on Tuesday extended congratulations and pledged cooperation with Canada’s new leadership under the Liberal Party.

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “I look forward to working closely together, both bilaterally and within the G7. We'll defend our shared democratic values, promote multilateralism, and champion free and fair trade.” She added, "The bond between Europe and Canada is strong -- and growing stronger."
• China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun remarked, “China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit.”
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated, "Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canada is a valued member of NATO. I look forward to working together to build an even stronger, fairer alliance -- investing more in defence and ramping up industrial production so we have what we need to stay safe."

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his parliamentary seat as Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party secured victory in Canada's federal election, according to projections by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on Monday.

Poilievre's defeat in his Ottawa district marked a dramatic fall for the outspoken politician, who just months earlier had been considered a frontrunner for the prime minister's post and was expected to lead the Conservatives back to power after ten years. However, voter outrage over US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada and his remarks about Canada becoming the 51st US state significantly shifted the momentum of the race.

A seasoned politician, Poilievre had embraced a Trump-style campaign approach, echoing the former US president’s tone and even using the slogan “Canada First”. But, ultimately, these parallels to Trump may have played a role in his and his party's defeat.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party made a strong political comeback in the parliamentary elections, driven in large part by public backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and remarks suggesting Canada could become the 51st U.S. state.

Preliminary results from Elections Canada showed the Liberals either leading or winning in 168 ridings, while the Conservatives followed with 144.

The Liberals, in power for over nine years, had trailed by 20 points in January polls before former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down and Trump began issuing threats of tariffs and annexation.

"It was the 'anybody-but-Conservative' factor, it was the Trump tariff factor, and then it was the Trudeau departure ... which enabled a lot of left-of-center voters and traditional Liberal voters to come back to the party," said Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute polling firm.

Although the Liberals gained significant ground, they fell short of securing the 172 seats needed for a majority in the 343-member House of Commons—something Carney had hoped would strengthen his hand in dealing with the U.S. on trade issues.

In his victory speech in Ottawa, Carney acknowledged a shifting geopolitical landscape:

"Our old relationship with the United States, a relationship based on steadily increasing integration, is over," Carney said.

"The system of open global trade anchored by the United States, a system that Canada has relied on since the Second World War, a system that, while not perfect, has helped deliver prosperity for our country for decades, is over.

"These are tragedies, but it's also our new reality."

(With Reuters inputs)

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party emerged victorious in Canada’s federal election on Monday, marking a dramatic shift in political fortunes, driven by US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.

In his victory speech in Ottawa, Carney stressed the importance of Canadian unity in light of the threats from Washington. He also remarked that the mutually beneficial relationship Canada and the US had maintained since World War II was now over.

“We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons,” he said.

“As I've been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country," Carney said. "These are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so America can own us. That will never ... ever happen. But we also must recognise the reality that our world has fundamentally changed.”

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his electoral victory.

"You embody a strong Canada in the face of the great challenges of our time. France looks forward to further strengthening the friendship that binds our countries. Eager to work alongside you," he said on X.

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: The Canadian dollar slipped against the US dollar amid speculation that Mark Carney’s Liberal Party would secure only a narrow win in the federal election.

The loonie edged down 0.1% to 1.3842 per U.S. dollar during early trading in London, while futures tied to U.S.-listed shares of S&P/TSX 60 Index companies remained largely flat. Although Carney’s party captured around 43% of the national vote, it is expected to fall short of the 172 seats required for a majority in the House of Commons. As a result, the Liberals may need support from other parties to pass budgets and key legislation.

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his electoral victory, expressing optimism that the two nations would strengthen their relationship under his leadership.

"We are sincerely grateful for Canada's principled leadership in supporting Ukraine... We are confident that our partnership will only grow stronger in our shared pursuit of peace, justice, and security," Zelensky wrote in a post on X.

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: The prime minister is selected by parliament, not directly elected by voters.

Traditionally, the party that secures a majority in the House of Commons — either independently or with another party’s support — forms the government. This is expected to occur in the coming days.

The leader of the party forming the government will become the new prime minister and will then appoint a cabinet.

Currently, Carney is the Liberal leader, having been sworn in as prime minister on March 14 after Justin Trudeau’s resignation. He has now secured a full term as the head of government.

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: Carney’s party secured around 43% of the national vote but is likely to fall short of the 172 seats required for a majority in the House of Commons. This would compel the government to rely on support from other parties to pass budgets and key legislation. In closely contested scenarios, the Bloc Québécois — which contests seats only in French-speaking Quebec — could emerge as the kingmaker.

Canada Election 2025 Results live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Mark Carney on social media platform X following his party’s win in the 2025 elections.

“Congratulations @MarkJCarney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people,” he posted.

The next prime minister and his government will have to address both external and internal challenges.

Externally, the main one will be to manage a recently tense relationship with the United States, after President Donald Trump has been threatening Canada with steep tariffs and demands that Canada should become the 51st state.

Internally, the new government will still have to deal with issues like rising food and housing prices and a surge in immigration.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is a prominent economist who got his education from some world's finest universities like Harvard and Oxford. He had no prior experience in politics until he succeeded Trudeau as prime minister in March.

He was a Goldman Sachs executive for more than a decade, until he started working in the Central Bank of Canada in 2003, as deputy governor.

He was then the head of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and headed the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020.

Now, after voters gave liberals the victory, Carney will be guiding Canada.

Canada’s dollar weakened as Mark Carney’s Liberal Party failed to achieve a majority to score a slim victory margin.

The loonie dropped 0.1% to 1.3842 per dollar in early London trading, while futures for the US-listed shares of S&P/TSX 60 Index members were little changed.

Carney’s party had about 43% of the national vote, but may fall short of the 172 seats needed for a majority in the House of Commons, meaning the government will need to work with others to pass budgets and other legislation.

China on Tuesday said it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country's election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power.

"China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.

The Prime Minister of Canada is chosen by the parliament rather than elected directly by the voters. Historically, the party that assembles a majority in the House of Commons — either alone or with the support of another party — forms a government.

The leader of the party forming the government will be the new prime minister, who then has to pick a cabinet.

Canadians voted for all 343 members of the House of Commons, one for each constituency. The winning candidates were those who finished first, whether or not they won a majority of the votes.

A party needs 172 seats in Parliament for a majority.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday congratulated Canadian PM Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian election, saying he welcomed his leadership on international issues.

"I welcome your leadership on international issues, and I know we will continue to work closely on defence, security, trade and investment," Starmer said in a statement on Tuesday.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory.

"I look forward to working closely together, both bilaterally and within the G7. We'll defend our shared democratic values, promote multilateralism, and champion free and fair trade," von der Leyen said in a post on X.

Canada's newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country should "never forget the lessons" of the United States's "betrayal," in a stark rebuke of President Donald Trump, after his Liberal party won control of parliament.

"We will win this trade war," Carney told cheering supporters in Ottawa, while warning of "challenging" days ahead brought on by Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.

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