Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have clinched a surprise victory in Canada’s 2025 federal election, overcoming months of double-digit polling deficits to the Conservatives.
Though it remains unclear whether the Liberals will secure an outright majority in Canada’s 343-seat parliament, the result marks a significant political comeback for Carney and a stinging blow to the Conservatives.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who had been riding high in the polls earlier in the year, appears poised to lose his own parliamentary seat. He has already publicly congratulated Carney on the win, signalling the end of his campaign.
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‘Trump Will Never Break Us’: Carney Slams U.S. Pressure in Victory Speech
Speaking to supporters in Ottawa, Carney struck a defiant tone as he addressed growing tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump, whose trade war and nationalist rhetoric cast a shadow over the campaign.
“President Trump is trying to break us so America can own us. That will never — that will never, ever happen,” Carney declared to cheers.
Referring to Trump’s controversial suggestion that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States, Carney warned Canadians not to forget what he called an “American betrayal.”
“We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons,” he said, positioning his leadership as a firm stand for Canada’s economic independence and sovereignty.
World Leaders Respond as Carney Eyes Reset with U.S. and Allies
As congratulations rolled in from leaders across the globe, Carney emphasized a diplomatic but assertive stance toward future relations with the United States.
“When I sit down with President Trump, it will be to discuss the future economic and security relationship between two sovereign nations,” he said.
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“And it will be with our full knowledge that we have many, many other options and the United States to build prosperity for all Canadians.”
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was one of the first to offer congratulations, saying: “There’s so much New Zealand and Canada share in common, with a lot more we can do together.”
EU Council President Antonio Costa also weighed in with a message of solidarity:
“The EU and Canada have a long and close partnership. We are allies and strong trade partners… We will continue working closely together, including in the G7 format.”
With the political dust settling, all eyes will now turn to Carney’s next moves as he seeks to chart a course for Canada on the global stage — with a steady hand and a message of resilience.
