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Mark Carney's Liberals Poised for Majority Amid Trump Tensions

4/29/2025

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Mark Carney's Liberal Party has triumphed in the Canadian federal election, with early projections suggesting a possible majority. The election was shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and provocative suggestions for Canada to join the U.S. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's ties to Trump backfired, impacting his campaign. Final results are imminent.

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Mark Carney's Liberal Party has triumphed in the Canadian federal election, with early projections suggesting a possible majority. The election was shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and provocative suggestions for Canada to join the U.S. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's ties to Trump backfired, impacting his campaign. Final results are imminent.