The Liberal Party of Canada is projected to secure a historic fourth consecutive term following the country’s 45th federal election, though it remains unclear whether they will form a majority or minority government, CBC News reported.
To achieve a majority, a party must win 172 seats, but early results have yet to confirm whether the Liberals have reached that mark. Nevertheless, the projected victory is a significant achievement for the Liberals, who had faced tough challenges in pre-election polls.
According to CTV News, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberals are expected to retain power, marking a rare feat in Canadian politics. Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau after an internal party revolt, led the Liberals through a turbulent and unpredictable campaign season.
Key opposition figures included Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault. Despite strong challenges, the Liberals’ projected win highlights Carney’s effective leadership and political strategy.
The election took place amid unprecedented tensions, including tariff threats and repeated criticisms from U.S. President Donald Trump, who disparaged Canada as the “51st state.” These external pressures significantly shaped the election narrative.
Facing what he termed the “most significant crisis of his lifetime,” Carney called an early election to seek a fresh mandate. His background as a respected central banker and his staunch defense of Canadian sovereignty against Trump’s rhetoric helped solidify his standing among voters.
A final IPSOS poll conducted for Global News ahead of election day showed the Liberals maintaining a four-point lead, signalling growing momentum for Carney.
Unlike Trudeau’s strained relationship with India, which marred the final years of his tenure, Carney has worked to rebuild ties with New Delhi. His prompt and public condolences following the Pahalgam terror attack were seen as an important step towards improving diplomatic relations.
As Canadians await final seat tallies, one thing is clear: Mark Carney has successfully steered the Liberals through a politically volatile landscape to secure another term in power.
