Mark Carney is Canada’s new elected prime minister after leading the Liberal Party to a surprise victory in an election shaped by rising tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to France 24, Carney, a former central bank governor and first-time politician, convinced Canadians that his financial background and firm stance against Trump made him the right person to lead the country. Local media, including CBC and CTV News, projected the Liberals would form the next government, though it was not clear if they had won a majority in parliament. “Donald Trump wants to break us so Amer

Mark Carney is Canada’s new elected prime minister after leading the Liberal Party to a surprise victory in an election shaped by rising tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to France 24, Carney, a former central bank governor and first-time politician, convinced Canadians that his financial background and firm stance against Trump made him the right person to lead the country. Local media, including CBC and CTV News, projected the Liberals would form the next government, though it was not clear if they had won a majority in parliament. “Donald Trump wants to break us so America can own us,” Carney said during the campaign. “They want our resources, they want our water, they want our land, they want our country. They can’t have it.” Carney only became prime minister last month after Justin Trudeau resigned. On January 6, when Trudeau stepped down, the Liberals were trailing the Conservatives by more than 20 points in the polls. But Carney’s leadership and Canada’s anger over Trump’s actions turned things around. Trump shocked many Canadians when he renewed threats to annex Canada in a social media post on election day. He also mocked Trudeau by calling him “governor” and suggesting Canada become the 51st U.S. state. Those comments sparked outrage and helped unite voters behind Carney. “The numerous attacks by President Trump on the Canadian economy, but not just the economy on our sovereignty and our very identity, I think have really mobilised Canadians,” said Liberal cabinet member Steven Guilbeault. “They saw in Prime Minister Carney someone who has experience on the world stage.” At the Liberal victory party in Ottawa, 72-year-old Dorothy Goubault said she was thrilled by the result. “I’m happy in the sense that we’ve got somebody that can speak to Mr. Trump on his level,” she said. “Mr. Trump is a business person. Mr. Carney is a business person, and I think they can both relate.” Carney distanced himself from Trudeau during the campaign, promising to grow the economy and dropping the unpopular carbon tax. He also pledged to strengthen Canada’s trade with countries outside the U.S. to reduce dependence on its southern neighbor. For Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, the result was a painful loss. Although his party will likely form a strong opposition, he failed to win over enough voters despite focusing on domestic issues like inflation and taxes. “I was hoping to have a big celebration tonight,” said Jason Piche, a Conservative supporter in Ottawa. More than 29 million Canadians were eligible to vote, and a record 7.3 million cast ballots early. The final makeup of Canada’s 343-member parliament was still being counted, with 172 seats needed for a majority. Carney’s win marks one of the most dramatic comebacks in Canadian political history and a clear message to Washington "Canada stands firm."

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