Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is projected to continue in his role following national elections where his Liberal Party, after a struggling past, is poised to win at least 160 seats in parliament. This comes after a swing in voter sentiment due to external pressures such as U.S. President Trump's trade policies. The Liberals previously relied on support from smaller parties to govern and face challenges in forming a majority. The election marks a significant rebound for the Liberals following a tough polling period against the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre.
It was not clear if Carney, a career economist and banker who cast himself as a champion for Canada in the face of Trump's threats, would be able to form a majority government or need to rely on the support of a smaller party.
The result marks a stunning turnaround for the Liberals, who trailed the Conservatives in polls by 20 points as recently as February. While Poilievre had hoped to capitalise on the widespread unpopularity of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trump's return to the White House prompted a surge in patriotic sentiment in Canada.
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