Federal Election 2025: Liberals Win Minority as Mark Carney Ousts Poilievre in Shock Outcome

In a historic and tightly contested Canada federal election 2025, the Liberal Party has secured a fourth consecutive mandate, with Mark Carney set to become Canada’s next Prime Minister after delivering a narrow minority government victory.

Mark Carney Vows to “Govern for All Canadians”

Facing major ballot box issues such as affordability, tariffs, and threats of annexation from U.S. President Donald Trump, Carney pledged unity during his victory speech Monday night, stating that his government would “govern for all Canadians.”

Carney’s victory comes as he replaces Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader and steers the party into a new era marked by promises of housing relief, economic fairness, and increased defence spending.

Pierre Poilievre Loses Seat in Carleton After 20 Years

In one of the election’s most stunning results, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his long-held Carleton riding in the Ottawa area.

Liberal challenger Bruce Fanjoy captured the riding with 50.6% of the vote — 42,374 votes to Poilievre’s 38,581 — ending Poilievre’s nearly two-decade career as an MP.

Despite an overall increase in Conservative seat count and national vote share, the loss raises serious questions about Poilievre’s leadership going forward. Though he has not resigned, internal pressure is expected to mount.

Election Results: Final Majority Still Unconfirmed

At 4:43 a.m. ET, Elections Canada paused the counting of special ballots with several ridings still too close to call. The Liberals were leading or elected in 167 seats, just shy of the 172 required for a majority.

Five Key Promises From Prime Minister-Elect Mark Carney

Carney has pledged to hit the ground running with the following core commitments:

1. Double Canada’s home-building rate to address the national housing crisis

2. Cut income tax for the lowest bracket from 15% to 14%

3. Scrap sales tax on first-time homes under C$1 million

4. Increase defence spending to 2% of GDP (NATO standard)

5. Boost domestic trade and car manufacturing

NDP Collapses, Jagmeet Singh Resigns After Losing Seat

The New Democratic Party (NDP) suffered a devastating blow, falling from 24 seats to a projected 7. Leader Jagmeet Singh lost his B.C. riding and announced his resignation shortly after polls closed.

Winnipeg Centre’s Leah Gazan will remain the NDP’s lone MP in Manitoba, promising the party will “get back up again.”

5 Key Takeaways from the 2025 Federal Election

1. Minority or Majority?

Liberals lead but fall just short of a majority — for now.

2. NDP’s Collapse and Two-Way Race

This election evolved into a two-party battle between the Liberals and Conservatives, with the NDP and Bloc Québécois losing momentum.

3. Leaders Without Seats

Both Singh and Poilievre lost their ridings. Singh is stepping down, while Poilievre has vowed to stay on — despite internal backlash.

4. Conservative Gains in Ontario

Despite losing the general election, Conservatives performed strongly in vote-rich Ontario, outperforming poll expectations.

5. Federal-Provincial Conservative Rift

Tensions between the federal Conservatives and Ontario’s Doug Ford flared pre-election, with Ford strategist Kory Teneycke openly criticizing the national campaign for mishandling the U.S. trade threat.

Manitoba Election Results: Liberals, Conservatives Split Winnipeg as NDP Nearly Wiped Out

In Manitoba, the political landscape has dramatically shifted:

• Liberals flipped Winnipeg West

• Conservatives captured Elmwood–Transcona

• NDP retained only Winnipeg Centre (Leah Gazan)

• Conservatives held on to five rural ridings, while Liberals kept four urban Winnipeg seats

The losses in northern Manitoba and Elmwood–Transcona were especially painful for the NDP, further reducing its voice on the federal stage.

 What’s Next?

With Canadians electing another minority government, the road ahead will require cross-party collaboration, especially to pass major legislation. Carney must now work with opposition parties to stabilize governance and avoid another snap election.

As the dust settles on the 2025 Canadian federal election, one thing is clear: Canadian politics is undergoing a major realignment, and leaders will need to quickly adapt to meet the shifting demands of the electorate.

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