Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election

10:20 CAT | 29 Apr 2025

Liberal Party supporters cheer on results at the party election night headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, April 28, 2025.. [Photo: Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP]

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election. The victory Monday capped a dramatic turnaround for the Liberals fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty.

The country is also grappling with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver. The tragedy prompted the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues.

What to know:

Who won? Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election.

What was on the ballot? Voters elected their local representative to the House of Commons. No other contests will appear on the ballot. Voters did not directly cast ballots for Prime Minister.

Do Liberals have a majority? It’s not yet clear whether the Liberal party will be able to form a majority government. The leader of whichever party wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons will form a new government and serve as prime minister. If no party wins a majority, a party — usually the one with the most seats — an form a minority government but must rely on support from some opposition members. In rare cases, two or more parties might reach a formal agreement to form a coalition government together.

Source: AP