The most recent Canadian federal election took place on April 28, 2025. The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, won a minority government with 169 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons. While this result was a significant improvement from the 160 seats they held previously, it still fell short of the 172 seats needed for a majority. The Liberals secured 43.7% of the popular vote, their highest share since 1980. This victory marked the first time in Canadian history that a party won four consecutive terms in government.
The Conservative Party, under Pierre Poilievre, also made gains, increasing their seat count to 143 and capturing 41.3% of the popular vote. However, Poilievre lost his own seat in Carleton, a significant blow to the party.
The New Democratic Party (NDP), led by Jagmeet Singh, suffered a historic defeat, winning only 7 seats and 6.3% of the vote. Singh lost his seat in Burnaby Central and announced his resignation as party leader.
The Green Party, now co-led by Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, won just one seat and received 1.3% of the popular vote, their worst performance since 2000. Pedneault lost his seat in Outremont and subsequently resigned as co-leader.
The election results indicated a shift towards a two-party system, with the Liberals and Conservatives dominating the political landscape. Factors such as U.S. President Donald Trump's hostile rhetoric towards Canada and the Liberals' strategic campaigning contributed to the outcome.
Prime Minister Carney is set to meet with President Trump at the White House on May 6 to address trade tensions and other issues. Additionally, King Charles III will open Canada's Parliament on May 27, marking the first royal opening since 1957, in a gesture affirming Canadian sovereignty.
The Conservative Party, under Pierre Poilievre, also made gains, increasing their seat count to 143 and capturing 41.3% of the popular vote. However, Poilievre lost his own seat in Carleton, a significant blow to the party.
The New Democratic Party (NDP), led by Jagmeet Singh, suffered a historic defeat, winning only 7 seats and 6.3% of the vote. Singh lost his seat in Burnaby Central and announced his resignation as party leader.
The Green Party, now co-led by Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, won just one seat and received 1.3% of the popular vote, their worst performance since 2000. Pedneault lost his seat in Outremont and subsequently resigned as co-leader.
The election results indicated a shift towards a two-party system, with the Liberals and Conservatives dominating the political landscape. Factors such as U.S. President Donald Trump's hostile rhetoric towards Canada and the Liberals' strategic campaigning contributed to the outcome.
Prime Minister Carney is set to meet with President Trump at the White House on May 6 to address trade tensions and other issues. Additionally, King Charles III will open Canada's Parliament on May 27, marking the first royal opening since 1957, in a gesture affirming Canadian sovereignty.
