Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election, according to projections by CTV and CBC, although it remains unclear if they secured a majority in the 343-seat parliament.
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre conceded defeat but noted that the Conservatives had gained over 20 seats.
The Liberals were leading in 161 districts versus 150 for the Conservatives. Carney’s attempt to secure a majority to strengthen his hand in trade negotiations with Donald Trump may fall short, according to dw.com
The snap election was called just nine days after Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader, aiming to gain a strong mandate amid the party’s declining popularity. However, growing tensions with the U.S. and voter concerns over tariffs helped revive Liberal support.
The Bloc Québécois was projected to come in third, while the New Democratic Party (NDP) collapsed from 24 to 8 seats, prompting leader Jagmeet Singh to announce his resignation after losing his seat.
A record 7.3 million early votes were cast out of about 29 million total voters. Economic issues and U.S. trade threats heavily influenced the election outcome.
