Canada Elections Polls: Liberals Projected to Win
The Liberal Party's victory is a testament to the party's ability to adapt and respond to the changing needs of Canadians, and Mark Carney's leadership has been instrumental in this success. As the country looks to the future, the new government will face significant challenges, including navigating the complex relationship with the US and addressing the high cost of living.
Canadians have cast their votes in the 2025 federal election, and the outcome is set to determine the country's leader in the face of US tariffs and high living costs, with Mark Carney's Liberals projected to form the next government.
The election saw the Conservative opposition make major gains, but still lose, with the party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, focusing on domestic issues, but failing to win over voters who were swayed by the Liberals' warnings about US President Donald Trump's threats. The progressive vote coalesced around the Liberals, allowing them to win the election. The smaller left-wing New Democrats (NDP) party suffered a significant collapse, losing vote share and failing to win seats, with their leader, Jagmeet Singh, losing his own riding and announcing he will step down.
The election was a stunning debut for Mark Carney, a former central banker with no experience as a politician, who won an Ottawa-area seat in the House of Commons and steered his party to an unlikely victory. The Conservatives, on the other hand, made gains but still fell short, winning 149 seats, up from 120 at dissolution. The Green party also saw their vote share cut in half, but co-leader Elizabeth May is projected to win her riding.
The results are still coming in, but the Liberal Party's projected win is a significant achievement, especially given the party's struggles in the polls just months ago. The Liberal Party's leader, Justin Trudeau, has stepped down and been replaced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, but it's unclear if she will become the new Prime Minister. The country waits to see which candidate will take the reins and lead Canada in the face of US tariffs and high living costs.