Ottawa: Canadians are voting today to elect a new government amid rising tensions with the United States, particularly over President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The election has largely centered on how Canada should respond to U.S. threats and economic pressures.
Liberal Party leader and newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former central bank governor for Canada and the UK, promises to reduce reliance on the U.S. and tackle Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Carney, 60, took over from Justin Trudeau just last month and has positioned himself as a calm, experienced leader in a time of uncertainty.
Conservative challenger Pierre Poilievre, 45, focused his campaign on domestic concerns like housing and crime, arguing that Canada needs a fresh start after what he calls a “lost Liberal decade.”
Although the Conservatives once held a strong lead, recent attacks from Trump on Canadian trade have boosted Carney’s popularity. Final polls show a tight race, with the Liberals slightly ahead at 42.8% compared to the Conservatives' 38.8%.
The performances of the New Democratic Party (NDP) and Bloc Quebecois could still influence the final outcome. Nearly 29 million Canadians are eligible to vote, with a record 7.3 million having already cast ballots early. To form a majority government, a party must win at least 172 of the 343 parliamentary seats.
If the Liberals succeed, it would mark a historic political turnaround, driven largely by growing fears over Canada’s economic future under a hostile U.S. administration.
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