The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, won the 2025 Canadian federal election held on April 28, 2025. They secured 170 seats, just two short of the 172 needed for a majority, thus forming a minority government. The Liberals achieved their highest vote share since 1980, with 43.8% of the popular vote, winning seats in every province except Alberta and Saskatchewan where their vote share was below 40%. They led in key regions including Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and the Atlantic provinces
. The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, gained 143 seats with 41.3% of the vote, their best result since 1988, but fell short of the Liberals in both seats and vote share. Poilievre conceded defeat and lost his own seat in Carleton
. Mark Carney emphasized unity and vowed to serve all Canadians, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive trade tactics and threats regarding Canada’s sovereignty. The election was notably influenced by concerns over Trump's tariffs and rhetoric about Canada potentially becoming the 51st U.S. state
. In summary, Mark Carney's Liberal Party won the 2025 Canadian federal election, forming a minority government.
