TORONTO — Mark Carney has secured another term as Prime Minister of Canada in a dramatic political turnaround fueled by rising Canadian nationalism and mounting tensions with the United States. Canadian broadcaster CBC and the Associated Press officially projected Carney’s victory late Monday night.
Carney’s win comes on the heels of an aggressive campaign marked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric, including threats to annex Canada and impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports. These actions sparked widespread public backlash north of the border, galvanizing support for the ruling Liberal Party and reshaping the political landscape.
Embed from Getty ImagesInitially trailing by more than 20 points at the start of 2025, the Liberals surged in the polls following Trump’s remarks, prompting Carney to call a snap election last month. The gamble paid off, culminating in a remarkable political comeback for the former central banker, who entered politics with limited prior government experience.
The election results reflect a strong rebuke of Trump’s tone toward Canada and signal a renewed wave of patriotic sentiment among Canadian voters, who turned out in large numbers to defend the country’s sovereignty and economic interests.
