Despite becoming increasingly unpopular under Justin Trudeau’s leadership, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party pulled off a stunner in the Canadian federal election.
Specifically, the party defeated Canadian conservatives by running against President Donald Trump’s America-first agenda.
Many have argued that Canadians rallied behind anti-Trump former banker Carney to protect their national sovereignty.
This comes as a rebuke to President Trump’s suggestion that Canada become America’s 51st state.
Canadian broadcasters have called the election for the Liberals, though the party has seemingly fallen short of the 172 seats needed for a majority government.
This unexpected outcome defied predictions that favored the Conservatives after a decade of Liberal rule under Trudeau, who resigned in March.
President Trump’s comments about Canada potentially becoming America’s 51st state dramatically shifted the election dynamics.
The president’s suggestion that Canadians would benefit from U.S. statehood, including tax cuts and military power, backfired.
It drove voters toward Carney’s Liberals, who positioned themselves as defenders of Canadian sovereignty.
A political outsider and former Bank of England governor, Carney framed himself as the anti-Trump candidate.
During his victory speech, he directly challenged the American president: “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never ever happen.”
In the meantime, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre actually increased his party’s overall seat count and vote share.
Poilievre shares some policy goals with President Trump, such as reducing government size and promoting fossil fuels.
However, in a stunning development, Poilievre lost his own seat. The mainstream media is already celebrating this outcome, despite the Conservative Party’s gains in many regions.
The election represents another example of foreign leaders campaigning against President Trump rather than focusing on their own domestic issues.
Carney acknowledged this reality in his victory speech, saying his government must address the cost of living, healthcare, and climate concerns.
Still, his campaign primarily focused on stoking fears about American influence.
Canada now faces potential economic peril under Liberal leadership as Carney’s anti-Trump rhetoric may backfire dramatically.
The Canadian economy relies heavily on trade with the United States, and antagonizing the American president could trigger a devastating conflict and recession.
Instead of strengthening ties with America, Carney’s Liberals are pivoting toward Europe for partnerships, further isolating Canada from its largest trading partner.
This globalist approach mirrors the failed policies of the Trudeau era, which led to economic stagnation and declining living standards for everyday Canadians.
Despite their win, Liberals will likely need to form a minority government with other left-wing parties.
This arrangement threatens to push Canada further toward socialist policies that will harm businesses and increase government control over citizens’ lives.
