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After a five-week sprint campaign, Canadians elected a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney. The article discusses how Parliament functions under a minority government and outlines the implications for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP. Key points include the operational dynamics of a minority government and the strategic considerations for opposition parties moving forward. Full Article

SummaryFollowing the Liberal Party's victory in the Canadian election on April 29, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the White House soon, as announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. This visit aims to establish a new path forward for U.S.-Canada relations, which have been strained due to Trump's trade war and his ambitions for the 51st state. The election outcome has been interpreted as a rejection of Trump's policies, prompting both leaders...

The 2025 federal election concluded with the Liberal Party winning 169 seats, falling short of a majority by just 611 votes across two Ontario ridings and Nunavut. Dan Arnold, chief strategy officer at Pollara Strategic Insights, highlighted the closeness of the results, emphasizing that every vote counts, as a majority versus minority government significantly impacts governance. The Liberals needed 608 votes to tie in the three closest races, with the Conservative candidates narrowly defeating their...

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whom he described as a “very nice gentleman,” following Carney's victory in the federal election. During a private conversation, Trump expressed his congratulations and emphasized the importance of a cooperative Canada-U.S. relationship, while noting the complexities of the election outcome. Although the Prime Minister's Office has not confirmed a meeting date, both leaders acknowledged the need for collaboration as...

Following the recent election, Prime Minister Mark Carney's governing Liberals are set to lead a minority government, having secured 169 seats, three short of a majority. The Bloc Québécois leader has stated he won't oppose the government for at least a year, allowing Carney to govern with relative stability initially, despite other parties’ weakened positions. While the Conservatives hold significant voter support, they may struggle to influence the legislative agenda without coalition partners, as issues...

Summary Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston explained their decisions to distance themselves from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party during the federal election, citing past tensions. Houston declined to attend a Poilievre rally, while Ford noted that Poilievre had previously instructed his team not to support the Ontario Progressive Conservatives. Ultimately, the Conservatives won 144 seats, losing ground in Nova Scotia, while Liberals formed a minority government with 169 MPs, reflecting a...