Canada Election Results: Mark Carney leads Liberals to narrow victory, takes stand against Donald Trump, says ‘Canada is not for sale’

Mark Carney and his Liberal Party have won Canada’s federal election held on Monday, April 28, 2025. This victory marks a big comeback for the Liberals, helped by growing concerns over US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Canadian land and start a trade war. Canadian media reported that the Liberals will form the next government, but it is still not confirmed if they have won enough seats for a clear majority in the 343-seat Parliament. They may need support from smaller parties to pass laws.

In his victory speech in Ottawa, Mark Carney spoke about the need for unity in Canada during this difficult time. He repeated what he said during the election campaign, that the strong partnership between Canada and the US, which had lasted since World War II, is now over. He said that Canadians were no longer shocked by America’s betrayal, but they must remember the lessons it had taught them.

Let’s go back a little to understand the role the United States played in Canada’s snap election.

Since January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump was inaugurated as President of the United States, he repeatedly said that Canada should become America’s 51st state. He even urged then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to accept the role of a state governor.

Justin Trudeau had ruled Canada for nine years, but during his tenure, the country faced a slew of challenges. Canada, once known for its peace, prosperity, and small population spread across a vast land, saw major changes.

Immigration levels rose sharply, putting heavy pressure on public services. Food shortages became a major concern, with many Canadians relying on food banks to meet their basic needs. At the same time, housing costs soared. Even a simple two-bedroom apartment became unaffordable for a large part of the population, highlighting a major gap between housing demand and supply.

Adding to the difficulties, Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), also urged Trudeau to resign. This was seen as ironic, because Trudeau had shown strong support for Khalistani causes, yet still failed to garner political backing.

This is where the turning point came. Justin Trudeau stepped down, and Mark Carney was chosen to lead the Liberal Party into the election.

Speaking about Mark Carney, he previously served as the Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013, and then as the Governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020. These important positions gave him strong experience in handling economic matters, which helped him gain the trust of many voters. During his campaign, Carney stated that his background in global finance would support Canada’s economic growth and bring long-term benefits to the country.

The slogan ‘Canada is not for sale’ became a powerful message during this election. President Trump’s trade tariffs, demands for Canada’s strategic minerals, repeated suggestions to turn Canada into the 51st US state, and his public statements were seen as political provocations. These actions motivated a large number of Canadians to stand up for their country.

As a result, the election became more than just a political contest, it turned into a fight for Canada’s sovereignty and national pride. Not only did the Liberal Party gain support, but Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party also saw an increase in votes compared to the previous election. The message was loud and clear: Canadians across party lines wanted to protect their country’s independence and future.

It is important to note that Canada is not the only country facing such pressure. President Trump has made similar moves in other regions as well. He previously urged Greenland to become part of the United States, pushed for mineral-related deals with Ukraine in return of USD 500B which Joe Biden’s presidency has funded, and also has shown growing interest in countries like Yemen and Djibouti. These actions show that many countries are being affected by increasing competition over trade routes, minerals, and oil resources.

However, Canada’s situation is unique. This is not just a tariff war, it has also become a territorial and trade and resource conflict. What makes it more serious is that Canada’s defence capability is not strong enough to match that of the United States. Therefore, it became essential for Canada to elect a Prime Minister who could bring back peace and stability, and handle the situation with careful planning and strategic vision.

With Mark Carney now serving as the new Prime Minister of Canada, several global powers, including China, and others, have shown interest in strengthening diplomatic ties with Canada. Carney’s vision of building a ‘Trump-free’ Canada appears to be gradually getting attention on the international stage.

Now let’s move the talk towards India-Canada relations.

India has always made it clear that protecting its sovereignty and national borders is a top priority. The Indian government sees support for Khalistani groups abroad, as seen in protests, social media campaigns, and fundraising efforts, as a serious national security threat. Many Indians felt that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not respond strongly enough to these concerns, especially when some Sikh separatists were involved in damaging Hindu temples in Canada.

India is one of the biggest sources of immigrants to Canada. Despite this political strain, the people-to-people ties between India and Canada remain strong. Around 2.8 million people of Indian origin live in Canada today, as students, skilled workers, or permanent residents. In fact, Indian students alone number over 427,000 and play a key role in Canada’s universities and job market.

One big issue affected by the fight between India and Canada was the trade deal called the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This deal had been talked about for many years but was stopped after the Nijjar case and the removal of diplomats from both countries. But now, Mr. Carney has said he might be ready to start the talks again.

In 2023, India and Canada traded services worth CAD 13.49 billion. Earlier, both countries had planned to work together in fields like artificial intelligence, financial technology, clean energy, and higher education. These plans may start again under Carney, especially since both countries want to depend less on China and the United States.

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