Mark Carney and the Liberal Party secured a victory in the Canadian federal election held on April 28, 2025. The election saw a voter turnout of nearly 69%, the highest since 2015. Carney's win comes after Justin Trudeau's resignation in January 2025 and against a backdrop of strained relations with the U.S. under President Donald Trump.
The Liberal Party secured 169 seats, falling short of a majority. This may require them to seek support from other parties, such as the New Democratic Party (NDP), to pass legislation. The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, secured 144 seats.
Carney has emphasized the importance of addressing the economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States. He has also indicated that Canada will explore other options for building prosperity, given the current tensions with the U.S., including potential tariffs and annexation threats from President Trump. The election was held using a new 343-seat electoral map based on the 2021 Canadian census.