With victory powered by Trumpโs tariffs and rhetoric, Mark Carney receives pointed congratulations from around globe.
Canadaโs governing Liberal Party has won national elections dominated by United States President Donald Trumpโs trade war and annexation threats.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who campaigned championing Canada in the face of Trumpโs threats, led the Liberals to a fourth consecutive term, sealing a stunning turnaround for a party that until recently was on track for a crushing defeat at the hands of the Conservative Party.
As of 08:00 GMT on Tuesday, the Liberals secured 168 seats in the 343-seat house, four shy of the 172 outright majority, against the Conservativesโ 144 seats.
Trump has yet to issue a statement on the Liberal victory, which is widely viewed to have been driven by his actions and controversial statements, including his reiterated suggestion on the cusp of the vote that Canada should become the โcherished 51stโ state of the US.
In his victory speech, Carney issued a dire warning, calling on Canadians to unite in the face of Trumpโs threats.
โAmerica wants our land, our resources, our water, our country,โ he said. โPresident Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us; that will never โฆ ever happen, but we, but we also must recognise the reality that our world has fundamentally changed.โ
Canadaโs allies in Europe and elsewhere have been quick to herald the result and highlight their joint commitment to democratic values and the rules-based international order.
Here are someย reactions to the results:
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
โThe bond between Europe and Canada is strong โ and growing stronger,โ von der Leyen said.ย โWeโll defend our shared democratic values, promote multilateralism, and champion free and fair trade.โ
European Council President Antonio Costa
He offered โwarm congratulations, saying: โWe share the same values, and attachment to the UN Charter and the rules-based international order.โ
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
โCongratulations to Mark Carney on your election victory. The UK and Canada are the closest of allies, partners and friends,โ Starmer said. โI welcome your leadership on international issues, and I know we will continue to work closely on defence, security, trade and investment.โ
French President Emmanuel Macron
โYou embody a strong Canada in the face of the great challenges of our time,โ Macron posted on social media. โFrance looks forward to further strengthening the friendship that binds our countries.โ
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
โWe are sincerely grateful for Canadaโs principled leadership in supporting Ukraine,โ Zelenskyy posted on social media. โWe are confident that our partnership will only grow stronger in our shared pursuit of peace, justice, and security.โ
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof
Schoof said he looks forward to continuing โthe close cooperationโ between Canada and the Netherlands and to welcoming Carney to the NATO Summit in The Hague in June.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
โCongratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on your victory,โ he said. โIn a time of global uncertainty, I look forward to continuing to work with you to build on the enduring friendship between our nations, in the shared interests of all our citizens.โ
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
โIndia and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties,โ Modi, whose countryโs relations with Canada have been strained recently, said. โI look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people.โ
China
China, another country with icy relations with Canada, said it is open to improving ties. โChina is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit,โ Ministry of Foreign Affairsย spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Former US President Joe Biden
โI congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their success in Canadaโs election,โ Biden said. โIโm confident Mark will be a strong leader for the fundamental values and interests Canadians and Americans share.โ
