Canadian PM Mark Carney projected to retain power, Liberal Party to lead next government
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is expected to remain in power and lead the next government in the North American country, the BBC reported. This would mark the Liberals’ fourth straight term.
It remained uncertain whether the Liberal Party would secure the 172 seats required for a clear majority in parliament. The complete results are expected to be released by early Tuesday morning as per local time.
Opinion polls had been predicting a setback for the Liberal Party till United States President Donald Trump began criticising Canada’s economy and suggesting it should become the 51st state, sparking outrage and a wave of nationalism that shifted the election momentum in their favour, AP reported.
Trump reiterated his call for Canada to become the 51st state on election day as well.
“Good luck to the Great people of Canada,” he said on social media. “Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World, have your Car, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses, quadruple in size, with zero tariffs or taxes, if Canada becomes the cherished 51st.”