Liberals Triumph with Trump-Driven Campaign in Canada’s Election

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Mark Carney’s Liberals Win Canada Election 2025, Defy Trump Tariffs and Polls to Crush Conservatives, NDP

By TRH Staffer

New Delhi, April 29, 2025: In a first major national election in shadow of Trump tariffs, incumbent Liberals retained power in Canada. Mark Carney, the incumbent Prime Minister of Canada, won the election, riding patriotic fervour during electioneering.

Starting with over 33 points deficits when he was named the Prime Minister, Carney turned the table on his rival Pierre Poilievre of the Conservatives. The NDP led by Jagmeet Singh suffered worst defeat, staring at prospects of losing the status of an official political party.

Rallying the people with ‘Elbows Up’ campaign, Carney ticked the boxes on poll trails. He borrowed defence war cry of Ice Hockey, a sport born in Canada, to beat the anti-incumbency in Canada.

The CBC/Radio Canada projected the Liberals to form the next government in Canada. The electioneering was dominated by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation. Within hours to the election on Monday, Trump came out with messages with aims to influence the election in Canada. He reiterated his resolve to make Canada the 51^st state of the US.

It is yet not clear if the Liberals secured a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons. Politico posted on X, saying: “Breaking: Canada has formally elected Prime Minister Mark Carney, handing the Liberals a mandate to take on Donald Trump. Top of the list: A tariff face-off.”

Carney had succeeded Justin Trudeau who quit amid sinking endorsement ratings in Canada. He was seen as a political newcomer.

He, former central banker, leaned heavily on his economic credentials and an anti-Trump platform. He was able to gain popular support as the people backed him.

Abdi, an author, posted on X: “Preliminary results point to a likely Liberal minority government, shaped by voter concerns over affordability, tariffs, and US tensions. The NDP suffered a historic collapse, potentially losing official party status.”

The New Democrats, led by Jagmeet Singh, faced a devastating night, with projections indicating they may fall below the 12 seats required for official party status.

The Conservatives, who held a commanding lead just months ago, saw their momentum falter. “Pierre Poilievre fumbled the ball and lost an almost guaranteed victory,” remarked @libertynation in a post on X, highlighting the party’s failure to capitalize on earlier polling advantages.

Poilievre’s campaign, focused on affordability and a “Canada First” message, struggled against the Liberal’s patriotic surge fueled by Trump’s provocations.

@libertynation also noted potential losses for Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May, signaling a broader reshaping of Canada’s political landscape. Pollsters had predicted with days to go for voting that Canada is poised for an emergence of bipolar politics.

Regional dynamics played a significant role, as @GenevoCa observed in a post on X: “The Maritimes, predictable as expected. Quebec, great opportunity to stick it up to the rest of us. CPC, happy to remain the official opposition. Rural Canada- feeling blue. Urban Canada, feeling smug.”

The Liberals led early in Atlantic Canada, securing 21 of 32 districts, while Quebec and Ontario proved critical battlegrounds. The election’s focus on Trump overshadowed domestic issues like housing and inflation, which had initially favoured the Conservatives.

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