"To say it's unprecedented is not only an understatement, but it showcases how external political forces can significantly impact domestic election outcomes."
"Carney pitched himself as a steady hand at a destabilizing time, capturing the attention of voters concerned about the threats against Canada."
The recent Canadian federal election saw Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals secure a surprising victory, credited largely to the impact of U.S. President Trump's tariff policies and threats against Canada. Just months prior, Carney's party faced a dismal outlook following Justin Trudeau's resignation. However, his leadership and the exacerbation of Canadian nationalism due to Trump's provocations led to a significant recovery for the Liberals. This election was considered a pivotal moment, marking a major shift in public sentiment away from the Conservatives, who had once held a commanding lead.
Read at The Washington Post
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]