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Canada's Liberals Lead in Election Marked by U.S. Annexation Threats

Preliminary results show Mark Carney's Liberals ahead by five points as U.S. tariffs and sovereignty concerns reshape voter priorities.

Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister and leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, during an election night event at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, early on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Canada's Liberal Party is projected to win a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war. Photographer: David Kawai/Bloomberg
El Partido Liberal del primer ministro Mark Carney ganó las elecciones federales de Canadá
Donald Trump y su esposa Melania en el funeral del papa Francisco.
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Overview

  • The April 28 federal election saw Canadians prioritize defending sovereignty over economic issues following U.S. annexation rhetoric and trade measures.
  • Preliminary counts indicate the Liberal Party, led by former central banker Mark Carney, holds a five-point lead over Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives.
  • Donald Trump's calls for Canada to become the '51st state' and imposition of 25% tariffs on key Canadian exports significantly influenced the campaign.
  • Carney's emphasis on economic expertise and national resilience resonated with voters, contrasting with Poilievre's populist platform and perceived alignment with Trump.
  • The election outcome underscores the unifying effect of external pressure, with Canadians rallying around national identity and sovereignty.