Mark Carney’s Liberal party wins Canadian election upended by Trump

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🗞️ Driving the news: Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election, completing a remarkable comeback that was spurred by rising nationalist sentiment in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s provocative remarks
• Trump’s threats of annexation and trade war with Canada galvanized voter support for the Liberals, overturning expectations of a Conservative victory and securing Carney a fourth consecutive term for his party
• The final seat count remains uncertain, with questions lingering over whether the Liberals will form a majority or require coalition support

🔭 The context: Just months ago, the Liberals appeared poised for defeat amid rising living costs and leadership fatigue under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who stepped down amid declining approval
• Carney, a respected former central banker with international experience, assumed leadership and reframed the campaign around defending Canadian sovereignty
• The election became increasingly shaped by foreign policy — a rarity in Canada — following Trump’s controversial rhetoric likening Canada to a U.S. dependency

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The outcome ensures continued Canadian support for progressive climate and social policies, including public dental care and sustainable immigration — positions at odds with Poilievre’s more conservative agenda
• With over 75% of Canada’s exports destined for the U.S., the escalating trade tensions could disrupt green supply chains and clean energy investment flows
• Carney’s financial background and climate credentials may position him as a stabilizing force amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty

⏭️ What's next: If the Liberals fall short of a parliamentary majority, they will likely seek support from smaller parties, most plausibly the Bloc Québécois or remaining New Democrats, despite the latter’s weakened performance and leadership resignation
• Carney is expected to navigate a fragmented political landscape, worsening U.S.-Canada relations, and an urgent need to shield the Canadian economy from protectionist fallout
• Legislative momentum on climate action, public services, and trade diversification will be closely watched

💬 One quote: "The Liberals ought to pay him. Trump talking is not good for the Conservatives." — Robert Bothwell, historian

📈 One stat: 7.3 million Canadians voted early — a new national record — amid heightened political tensions and U.S.-Canada trade fears

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