 Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney gestures as he walks into his office after the Liberal Party staged a major political comeback to retain power in parliamentary elections, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada April 29, 2025. (REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier) |
With almost all votes counted in Monday's election, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation forecast the Liberals would form a strong minority government, falling just short of the 172 electoral districts they needed for a majority.
Provisional results from Elections Canada showed the Liberals had won 169 districts, followed by the Conservatives with 144. Judicial recounts will be needed in two districts and a final official result may be days away.
Although he failed to get a majority, Carney faces no immediate political danger, since all opposition legislators would have to vote against him to topple the government and two of his main rivals are in political trouble.
US President Donald Trump congratulated Carney on his election victory in a call on Tuesday, Carney's office said in a statement.
"The leaders agreed on the importance of Canada and the United States working together - as independent, sovereign nations - for their mutual betterment. To that end, the leaders agreed to meet in person in the near future," it said.
