Canada Elects Mark Carney as Prime Minister in Stunning Liberal Comeback

Canada’s Liberal Party, led by newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney, has secured victory in the national elections held Monday, according to projections by major broadcasters CBC and CTV News.

While it remains uncertain whether the party has secured a parliamentary majority, the result marks a historic fourth consecutive term for the Liberals—a rare achievement in Canadian politics.

Carney, 60, who only took over from Justin Trudeau last month, steered his campaign with a sharp focus on countering U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade stance.

Trump’s renewed threats to annex Canada—posted on social media on election day—sparked national outrage and made U.S.-Canada relations a decisive issue at the polls.

Despite having never held elected office, Carney’s career as a former central bank governor in both Canada and the UK helped win over voters.

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He positioned himself as the steady hand Canada needs to navigate economic turbulence and shifting global trade dynamics. His message resonated with a public anxious about economic security and increasingly wary of over-reliance on the United States.

A key part of Carney’s platform included diversifying Canada’s international trade partnerships, aiming to reduce the country’s vulnerability to U.S. policy shifts.

His leadership credentials and global financial experience gave many Canadians confidence that he could steer the country through uncertainty.

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Trudeau’s recent resignation, prompted by declining public support and internal party pressure, also played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Liberal brand.

The party’s dramatic turnaround under Carney’s leadership is already being hailed as one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent Canadian political history.

With a clear mandate and a rejuvenated leadership, Carney now faces the challenge of delivering on his promises while managing a complex geopolitical landscape. All eyes will be on how he handles the escalating trade tensions with the U.S. and the direction he sets for Canada’s future on the world stage.