Liberals Fall Short of Majority, Seek Support in Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party achieved a surprising comeback victory in the recent parliamentary election but narrowly missed securing an outright majority, falling three seats short. As a result, the Liberals will need support from at least one smaller party, such as the progressive New Democrats or the separatist Bloc Quebecois, to pass legislation. The election outcome is widely interpreted as a public rejection of US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and annexation threats, which overshadowed the campaign. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, once favored to win, lost both his bid for prime minister and his long-held parliamentary seat, with his Trump-inspired rhetoric ultimately alienating voters. Carney, in his victory speech, emphasized unity and a changed relationship with the US, warning that Trump’s actions have fundamentally altered the dynamic between the two countries. Voter turnout reached a record high since 1993, reflecting strong public engagement in the face of heightened US-Canada tensions.