Mark Carney’s Liberals Secure a Minority Government Victory
April 29, 2025, 10:21 am
In a dramatic electoral turnaround, the Liberals under Mark Carney have clinched a minority government. The political fervor, from bold pre-election promises on tax and affordability measures, an exuberant acceptance speech, to post-win celebrations, signals a new era with anticipated economic shifts, including reconsideration of rate cuts.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is not going away and Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to deal with her, one way or the other
Mark Carney savait qu’il aurait à négocier avec Donald Trump. Mais le nouveau premier ministre du Canada devra aussi négocier avec l’opposition.
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Certains affirment que Carney doit «saisir l’opportunité» économique offerte par la transition énergétique mondiale.
Mark Carney had won even before the campaign began
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She met her husband at Oxford University, has three master's degrees, and four daughters
Groups representing Canada's energy industry and environmental advocates say they remain encouraged by what they heard from Liberal leader Mark Carney during the election campaign.
Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan voters sent a strong message by voting for change, something Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had pitched during the campaign.
The Liberals were returned to power in Monday’s vote, although it's not yet clear whether it will be with a minority or majority government as ballots continue to be counted.
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WINNIPEG - Manitoba’s premier is congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal party for their election victory.
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney for the Liberals federal election win.
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CALGARY – The industry group representing Canada’s oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held onto power in Monday’s federal election. The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors says both the Liberals and the Conservatives…
CALGARY — The industry group representing Canada’s oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held onto power in Monday’s federal election. The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors says both the Liberals and the Conservatives…
CALGARY - The industry group representing Canada's oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held onto power in Monday's federal election.
Voters on Canada's East Coast delivered a steady-as-she-goes endorsement to the incumbent Liberals on Monday, as the party held on to its commanding position in the region.
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a note of congratulations — along with a sharply worded warning and a blanket condemnation — to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his new Liberal government.
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'Nobody in real life dances like that'
Ontario premier has urged new Liberal government to get infrastructure such as pipelines, highways and rail lines built
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Smith and Carney had a frosty meeting just before the election call and have had harsh words for one another
The Liberals under Mark Carney will govern with a minority, having to seek support from the NDP or Bloc Quebecois to stay in power and pass legislation.
WATCH BELOW as Prime Minister Mark Carney dances late into the night after winning the federal election. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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