Mark Carney Urges Unity as Liberals Secure Canada Election Win

Mark Carney Urges Unity as Liberals Secure Canada Election Win

Mark Carney has led the Liberal Party to a remarkable comeback in the 2025 Canada election, vowing to unite the country in the face of economic threats from US President Donald Trump. Despite not achieving a clear majority in Parliament, Carney emphasized the need for national unity and resilience.

“Who’s ready to stand up for Canada with me?” Carney asked in his victory speech early Tuesday, rallying supporters at an Ottawa sports arena after Canada’s CBC network projected a Liberal win.

Carney, a former central banker with no prior political office experience, stepped in as Liberal leader after Justin Trudeau’s resignation earlier this year. Throughout the campaign, he positioned himself as a steady hand during a time of crisis, warning that Trump’s aggressive trade policies aimed to “break us so America can own us.”

Liberals Achieve Stunning Comeback

Just months ago, the Liberal Party seemed headed for collapse. However, by election night, party supporters celebrated what some called the “biggest comeback in Canadian political history.”

Although it remains uncertain whether Carney will lead a majority or minority government — with 172 seats needed for a majority — his win signals a strong shift in Canadian politics.

At the Conservative Party headquarters, supporters of Pierre Poilievre, who had led the polls for over a year, were left disappointed and confused. Poilievre himself was trailing behind Liberal candidate Bruch Fanjoy in his Carleton seat, marking a dramatic fall for the politician once expected to become prime minister.

Trump Factor Reshapes Canadian Politics

Much of the election’s final momentum was shaped by Trump’s tariffs on Canadian auto, aluminum, and steel industries, and his controversial claim that Canada would be better off as a US state. Carney responded by focusing his campaign on strengthening Canada’s independence and forging stronger ties with allies like the UK and European Union.

Meanwhile, the country’s long-standing challenges — high inflation, a housing crisis, and immigration pressures — also shaped voters’ priorities. Carney pledged to tackle these issues by building more housing and regulating immigration.

Poilievre, emphasizing lower taxes and “Canada First” policies, struggled to shake off comparisons to Trump, weakening his appeal to moderate voters.

Smaller Parties Lose Ground

Smaller parties such as the Bloc Québécois and the New Democratic Party (NDP) saw voter support drain toward the two major parties. The NDP is projected to lose more than a dozen seats, marking a tough night for Canada’s left.

As Carney moves forward, he faces the challenge of uniting a deeply divided nation and navigating tense relations with its southern neighbor.