To obtain a majority that would enable them to rule without the backing of a smaller party, the Liberals must win 172 of the 343 electoral districts, or seats, in the House of Commons.
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With ballots still being tabulated, the Liberals were in the lead or elected in 161 districts, while the Conservatives were in second place with 150.
Whether the Liberals fail to secure a majority government could be determined by British Columbia, the westernmost province where polls closed last.
The Liberal victory depended on three variables, Shachi Kurl, president of the polling firm Angus Reid Institute, told Reuters.
"It was the 'anybody-but-Conservative' element, followed by the Trump tariff and Trudeau's exit. This made it possible for many traditional Liberal and left-of-center voters to rejoin the party," Kurl added, alluding to the resignation of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was unpopular.
The Liberal victory depended on three variables, Shachi Kurl, president of the polling firm Angus Reid Institute, told Reuters.
"It was the 'anybody-but-Conservative' element, followed by the Trump tariff and Trudeau's exit. This made it possible for many traditional Liberal and left-of-center voters to rejoin the party," Kurl added, alluding to the resignation of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was unpopular.
Carney had stated that Canada would have to invest billions to lessen its dependency on the United States and had pledged a stern stance with Washington regarding its import taxes. However, after more than nine years of Liberal control, the right-of-center Conservatives, who demanded change, demonstrated unforeseen power.
In Canada, minority governments are rarely in power for more than two to three years.
Although it did not specify whether it anticipated a minority or majority administration, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation predicted a Liberal victory.
In Canada, minority governments are rarely in power for more than two to three years.
Although it did not specify whether it anticipated a minority or majority administration, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation predicted a Liberal victory.
However, the outcome marked the culmination of a significant rally for the Liberals, who had fallen 20 points in the polls in January before Trudeau announced his resignation and Trump began threatening annexation and tariffs.
Chrystia Freeland, the Liberal Transport Minister, told CTV, "I think back to as recently as December, when everyone was writing the Liberal Party off." Even if we would continue to be an official party in the upcoming election was a topic of discussion. That is an excellent outcome, in my opinion, tonight, when it is evident that we will form the government.
Chrystia Freeland, the Liberal Transport Minister, told CTV, "I think back to as recently as December, when everyone was writing the Liberal Party off." Even if we would continue to be an official party in the upcoming election was a topic of discussion. That is an excellent outcome, in my opinion, tonight, when it is evident that we will form the government.
Following a disagreement with Trudeau, Freeland resigned from the Liberal cabinet in December.
A surge of patriotism sparked by Trump's threats increased support for Carney, a political novice who had previously served as the head of two G7 central banks.
Last week, Trump made a comeback as a campaign figure when he said he may impose a 25% tariff on cars built in Canada because the United States did not want them. He has already threatened to make Canada the 51st state by using "economic force."
Carney has emphasized that he is the most qualified leader to deal with Trump because of his experience managing economic matters, but Pierre Poilievre, the head of the Conservative Party, has appealed to worries about rising living expenses, crime, and the housing crisis.
A surge of patriotism sparked by Trump's threats increased support for Carney, a political novice who had previously served as the head of two G7 central banks.
Last week, Trump made a comeback as a campaign figure when he said he may impose a 25% tariff on cars built in Canada because the United States did not want them. He has already threatened to make Canada the 51st state by using "economic force."
Carney has emphasized that he is the most qualified leader to deal with Trump because of his experience managing economic matters, but Pierre Poilievre, the head of the Conservative Party, has appealed to worries about rising living expenses, crime, and the housing crisis.
Trump reaffirmed his demand for Canada to become the 51st state in a social media post on Monday.
He wished the Great People of Canada luck. If Canada becomes the beloved 51st State of the United States of America, "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, and have your car, steel, aluminum, lumber, energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES." No more lines that were drawn artificially years ago.
He wished the Great People of Canada luck. If Canada becomes the beloved 51st State of the United States of America, "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, and have your car, steel, aluminum, lumber, energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES." No more lines that were drawn artificially years ago.
A CONSERVATIVE DISPLAY
Supporters of two smaller parties, the separatist Bloc Québécois and the left-leaning New Democratic Party, have switched to the Liberals as a result of tensions with the United States. To avoid a Liberal majority government, the Conservatives seemed poised to gain ground in the Toronto region, which is home to many seats.
In 2004, the Liberals achieved the distinction of being the last party in Canada to win four straight elections.
Throughout his campaign, Poilievre emphasized domestic problems and the need to mend a nation that the Liberals had "broken."
The CTV and CBC forecasts were not immediately met with a response from either the Poilievre or Carney camps.
Supporters of two smaller parties, the separatist Bloc Québécois and the left-leaning New Democratic Party, have switched to the Liberals as a result of tensions with the United States. To avoid a Liberal majority government, the Conservatives seemed poised to gain ground in the Toronto region, which is home to many seats.
In 2004, the Liberals achieved the distinction of being the last party in Canada to win four straight elections.
Throughout his campaign, Poilievre emphasized domestic problems and the need to mend a nation that the Liberals had "broken."
The CTV and CBC forecasts were not immediately met with a response from either the Poilievre or Carney camps.