Why Carney’s Liberals won election – and the Conservatives lost

In the recent Canadian federal election, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is projected to have won, surprising many as they were previously viewed as politically weakened. Carney leveraged anti-Trump sentiment, arguing that U.S. threats to Canadian sovereignty shaped the election’s key issues. His victory showcased a dramatic turnaround from earlier perceptions of the party’s decline. In contrast, despite gaining about 41% of the vote, the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre fell short, leading to a renewal of internal questions about leadership. Additionally, left-wing parties, particularly the New Democrats (NDP), suffered significant losses, with leader Jagmeet Singh announcing his resignation after a dismal 5% of votes. Overall, the election underscored a shift toward the Liberals, attributed largely to concerns over U.S. relations.