There were at least three seats which were close to call and Pierre Poilievre led Conservatives were able to hold and flip the result in comparison to last elections.
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Canada Federal Election Results 2025 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election with 169 seats, and US President Donald Trump congratulated the Canadian PM over a telephonic conversation on the victory. However, Carney failed to cross the majority mark – 172 out of the House of Commons’ 343 seats – that would have allowed them to form the government without the support of any other smaller party. His Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi, in a post on X, congratulated Carney on the win and said the two countries are “bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties.”
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Carney hits out at Trump in victory speech: In his victory speech in Ottawa, Carney said the mutually beneficial system Canada and the US had shared since World War II had ended. “These are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so America can own us. That will never … ever happen,” he said, stressing the importance of Canadian unity in the face of US’ threats. “We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons,” he added.
What Poilievre said on Conservatives’ loss: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre conceded defeat to the Liberals and stated that his party would hold the government to account, Reuters reported. Poilievre, who failed to make the election a referendum on former PM Justin Trudeau, said: “We are cognizant of the fact that we didn’t get over the finish line yet”. His popularity is said to have declined toward the end of his decade in power as food and housing prices rose. “We know that change is needed, but change is hard to come by. It takes time,” he said, speaking to supporters in Ottawa.
There were at least three seats which were close to call and Pierre Poilievre led Conservatives were able to hold and flip the result in comparison to last elections.
There were at least three seats which were close to call and Prime Minister Mark Carney led Liberals were able to hold and flip the result in comparison to last elections.
Jagmeet Singh, the first person of an ethnic minority to lead a major political party in Canada, announced his resignation as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) late Monday night after a humiliating electoral wipeout that saw his party lose more than two-thirds of its seats — and its official status in Parliament.
Fighting back tears on stage at his Burnaby, British Columbia headquarters, Singh conceded not only personal defeat in his own riding of Burnaby Central, where he was trailing in third place, but also a broader rout for the party he had once hoped to lead to power.
“Obviously I know tonight is a disappointing night for New Democrats,” Singh said in his concession speech. “We had really good candidates that lost tonight. I know how hard you worked. I spent time with you. You’re amazing. I am so sorry you are not going to be able to represent your communities.”
After more than a year-and-a-half of strained diplomatic relations, India and Canada are set to bring bilateral ties “back on track”, starting with the reinstatement of High Commissioners, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the victory of his Liberal Party in the federal elections there.
Sources told The Indian Express that New Delhi and Ottawa are looking at “restoring their High Commissioners by June this year” after they were expelled in October last year. India’s current ambassador to Spain, Dinesh Patnaik, is being tapped for the position of the next Indian High Commissioner to Canada, and the process will begin soon, the sources said.
Giving an indication of the turnaround, Modi said that he looked forward to working with Carney to “strengthen our partnership”. “Congratulations @MarkJCarney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory,” Modi said in a post on X.
US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney after the latter’s Liberal Party won the country’s general election and the two leaders agreed to meet in the near future.
The US and Canada are expected to have bilateral talks regarding new policies for economic and security relationship after the conclusion of the general election in Canada. In their first call since the election, President Trump congratulated PM Carney over winning the 2025 polls, the prime minister’s office said on Tuesday.
In an official readout, the PM office said “The leaders agreed on the importance of Canada and the United States working together as independent, sovereign nations for their mutual betterment,” CBC reported.
The counting of votes in the 2025 Canadian election has concluded and the result has been called by the CBC, wherein the final tally is:
The counting of votes in the 2025 Canada elections has concluded and Prime minister Mark Carney led Liberal Party has failed to achieve a clear majority, forcing it form a minority government. The party finished at 169 seats with two very close races going in its favour, in Newfoundland and Quebec.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin congratulated Mark Carney on his election victory, expressing enthusiasm for collaboration between their nations. In a post on X, he wrote: “Irish-Canadian relations are deep and strong, based on shared values. I look forward to working with Canada’s new government,” Martin posted, highlighting the solid foundation for bilateral cooperation.
Mark Carney, Canada's newly elected Prime Minister, has outlined several key initiatives to drive the country's growth and development. Here are five main pledges:
Double home-building rates: Carney aims to build twice as many homes annually, utilizing Canadian technology, skilled workers, and lumber. This initiative seeks to address the housing shortage and rising prices across the country by creating a standalone federal entity to supply debt financing for prefabricated home builders.
Tax cuts for low-income individuals: The Liberals propose reducing the lowest tax bracket rate from 15% to 14%. Additionally, they plan to scrap sales taxes on homes under C$1 million for first-time buyers, making homeownership more accessible.
National electricity grid: Carney's government plans to build a national "east to west" electricity grid to reduce Canada's energy dependence on the US. This move aligns with their goal to make Canada an energy superpower in both clean and conventional energy.
Increased defence spending: Carney has vowed to raise defence spending to 2% of Canada's GDP, meeting the NATO target. This increase will fund new equipment, such as submarines and heavy icebreakers, to enhance Canada's military capabilities.
Boosting domestic trade and car manufacturing: The government will invest C$5 billion in trade-enabling infrastructure, including ports, railroads, and highways, to diversify Canada's trade partners and reduce reliance on the US. They also plan to create an "all-in-Canada" network for vehicle parts, promoting domestic manufacturing and job creation
(With input from BBC)
Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister and former Bank of England governor, was spotted celebrating his election win by hitting the dance floor.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dances to Canadian band Down With Webster as they play live at campaign headquarters after the Liberal Party won the Canadian election in Ottawa. (AP)
Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy, who won the riding of Carleton from Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, said voters cared most about Donald Trump and tariffs. Fanjoy told CBC that Canadians were looking for someone to address the "crisis" caused by the American administration's policies.
Mark Carney's Liberal Party has secured a significant victory in the Canadian election, with Carney projected to win 168 seats and continue as Prime Minister.
Although short of a majority government, Carney expressed optimism in his victory speech and looks forward to discussing the future of Canada and its relations with the US with President Donald Trump.
In his victory speech, Carney said he and US President Donald Trump would, in the coming days, "discuss the future of the two sovereign and independent nations". Parliament is also set to open, though the date is yet to be confirmed, and members will be sworn in and a speaker elected.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has congratulated Mark Carney on his election win, wishing him success as he navigates the country forward during challenging times.
Mark Carney, who won Canada’s Prime Ministership on Tuesday (April 29), has many firsts to his name. An economist by training, he came to the top job after Justin Trudeau resigned, and has now steered his party, the Liberals, to victory.
When Carney became the unelected PM last month, he was the first Canadian PM to have never held a Cabinet position or even been a lawmaker. He is the first person to have headed the central banks of two G7 economies (Canada and England), and the first non-British person to head the Bank of England. Read More
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney while urging him to address the “uncertainty” caused by US tariff threats under President Trump. In his statement, Ford said Ontario “stands ready” to work with the federal government to boost economic growth by cutting red tape.
He called on Carney to remove internal trade barriers, back key infrastructure like pipelines and railways, support nuclear innovation, and exceed NATO’s 2% defence spending target.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out an ambitious agenda focused on resisting US President Donald Trump’s growing hostility while tackling key domestic issues. He’s pledged to double annual homebuilding to combat the housing crisis, cut taxes for the lowest earners, expand Canada’s energy infrastructure to reduce US dependence, raise defence spending to 2% of GDP, and invest C$5 billion in infrastructure to boost manufacturing and trade.
Despite the Conservatives' overall defeat in the federal election, the blow is even sharper for leader Pierre Poilievre, who is projected to lose his own Carleton seat in Ontario. Without a place in the House of Commons, Poilievre can no longer take part in debates or votes, relegating him to a spectator’s role in parliament while he continues to lead the party from outside the chamber.
French President Emmanuel Macron was among several world leaders to congratulate Mark Carney on his election win, borrowing the Liberal leader’s own campaign slogan to say he looks forward “to working with you – ‘elbow to elbow!’” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the “strong” ties between Europe and Canada and voiced hope to “champion free and fair trade” with Carney.
China’s foreign ministry has expressed readiness to improve ties with Canada, saying it is “willing to develop” the relationship, but notably did not congratulate Carney on his win. “We are willing to develop China-Canada relations based on mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit,” a spokesperson said, amid years of diplomatic strain between the two nations.
First-time winner Gurbux Saini (Liberal, Fleetwood–Port Kells), who migrated from Punjab in 1970 with just $8, brings a compelling personal story. A former lumber piler who rose to become a plant manager and seven-time city councillor in Williams Lake, Saini campaigned as a voice for inclusivity.
At 25, Sukhman Singh Gill (Conservative, Abbotsford–South Langley) is likely to be the youngest MP in the new House. Raised on a farm near Abbotsford, he defeated strong Independent candidate Mike De Jong. Gill’s family is from Bukanwala village near Moga.
In a historic win, Indy Panchi (Conservative, New Westminster–Burnaby–Maillardville) became the first Indian-origin MP from New Westminster. Panchi drew support by focusing on housing affordability and local community issues.
(Inputs from Manraj Grewal Sharma)
Indian-origin candidates—many of them hailing from Punjab—emerged as a strong and visible force in the new Parliament. Of the roughly 75 Indian-origin candidates in the fray, around 23 are poised to win, sources indicated, an improvement from their tally of 19 in the 2021 federal polls.
Of the roughly 75 Indian-origin candidates in the fray, around 23 are poised to win, sources indicated, an improvement from their tally of 19 in the 2021 federal polls.
Leading the group is Sukh Dhaliwal (Liberal, Surrey–Newton), who has been elected as MP for a record sixth time. Born in Punjab, the 65-year-old engineer-turned-land surveyor previously served as MP for Newton–North Delta (2006–2011) and was re-elected from Surrey–Newton in 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2021. Known for being easily accessible — he famously shares just one phone number with everyone — Dhaliwal overcame stiff competition, including from Conservative candidate Harjit Singh Gill, a well-known radio broadcaster with roots in a village near Ludhiana.
Randeep Sarai (Liberal, Surrey Centre), 50, an articulate lawyer and entrepreneur, also retained his seat. Born and raised in Vancouver, Sarai has represented the seat since 2015, which has a significant South Asian population.
Parm Bains (Liberal, Steveston–Richmond East), born in Victoria to a Jat Sikh family from Mahilpur, won his second consecutive election. A former media and public relations officer and instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, he was first elected to Parliament in 2021.
(Inputs from Manraj Grewal Sharma)
Jagmeet Singh, the first person of an ethnic minority to lead a major political party in Canada, announced his resignation as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) late Monday night after a humiliating electoral wipeout that saw his party lose more than two-thirds of its seats — and its official status in Parliament.
Fighting back tears on stage at his Burnaby, British Columbia headquarters, Singh conceded not only personal defeat in his own riding of Burnaby Central, where he was trailing in third place, but also a broader rout for the party he had once hoped to lead to power.
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Jagmeet Singh, the first person of an ethnic minority to lead a major political party in Canada, announced his resignation as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) late Monday night after a humiliating electoral wipeout that saw his party lose more than two-thirds of its seats — and its official status in Parliament.
Fighting back tears on stage at his Burnaby, British Columbia headquarters, Singh conceded not only personal defeat in his own riding of Burnaby Central, where he was trailing in third place, but also a broader rout for the party he had once hoped to lead to power.
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After conceding defeat and stepping down as the leader of the NDP, Jagmeet Singh tweeted:
"It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP, and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign. I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. But we are only defeated when we believe those that tell us we can never dream of a better Canada.
I've often spoken of a lesson my mother shared with me: the Sikh teaching of Chardi Kala. It means “rising spirits." Optimism over struggle. This is the spirit I carry tonight. I am disappointed that we could not win more seats. But I am not disappointed in our movement. I am hopeful for our Party. I KNOW that we will always choose hope over fear.
New Democrats built this country. We have built the best of Canada. And we aren’t going anywhere."
Who did Canadians vote for?
Canadians voted for all 343 member of the House of Commons, one for each constituency.
The winning candidates were those who finished first, whether or not they won a majority of the votes.
A party needs 172 seats in Parliament for a majority.
When will Canada have a new prime minister?
The prime minister is chosen by parliament rather than elected directly by the voters.
Historically, the party that assembles a majority in the House of Commons — either alone or with the support of another party — forms a government. That's expected to happen in coming days.
The leader of the party forming the government will be the new primer minister, who then has to pick a cabinet.
The current liberal leader is Carney, who was sworn in on March 14 as prime minister after Justin Trudeau resigned. Now, he won a full term as the head of the government.
1. Sukh Dhaliwal
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
- Riding: Surrey-Newton (British Columbia)
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2. Randeep Sarai (likely meant by "Randeep Sari")
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
- Riding: Surrey Centre (British Columbia)
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3. Parm Bains (likely meant by "Param Bains")
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
- Riding: Steveston–Richmond East (British Columbia)
4. Gurbaksh Saini
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
- Riding: Fleetwood-Port Kells (British Columbia)
5. Sukhman Gill
- Party: Conservative Party of Canada
- Riding: Abbotsford-South Langley (British Columbia)
6. Indy Panchi
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Riding : New Westminster–Burnaby–Maillardville, British Columbia.
7.Jass Raj Halan
- Party: Conservative Party of Canada
- Riding: Calgary East (Alberta)
8. Dalwinder Gill
- Party: Conservative Party of Canada
- Riding: Calgary McKnight (Alberta)
9. Amanpreet Singh
- Party: Conservative Party of Canada
- Riding: Calgary Skyview (Alberta)
10. Tim Uppal
- Party: Conservative Party of Canada
- Riding: Edmonton Gateway (Alberta)
11. Jagvinder Singh Mahal
- Party: Conservative Party of Canada
12. Anju Dhillon
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
- Riding: Dorval–Lachine–LaSalle (Quebec)
13. Ruby Sahota
- Party:
- Riding: Brampton North (Ontario)
14. Param Bains
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
15. Ikwinder Gahir
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
- Riding: Mississauga-Malton (Ontario)
16. Maninder Sidhu
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
- Riding: Brampton East (Ontario)
17. Sonia Sidhu
- Party: Liberal Party of Canada
- Riding: Brampton South (Ontario)
In addition to the trade war with the US and frosty relationship with Trump, Canada is dealing with a cost-of-living crisis. And more than 75 per cent of its exports go to the US, so Trump's tariffs threat and his desire to get North American automakers to move Canada's production south could severely damage the Canadian economy.
While campaigning, Carney vowed that every dollar the the government collects from counter-tariffs on US goods will go toward Canadian workers who are adversely affected by the trade war. He also said he plans to keep dental care in place, offer a middle-class tax cut, return immigration to sustainable levels and increase funding to Canada's public broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Liberal Party leader Mark Carney on his victory in the 2025 Canadian election, saying he welcomed his leadership on international issues and expected to keep working closely with him on defence and other matters.
"I welcome your leadership on international issues, and I know we will continue to work closely on defence, security, trade and investment," Starmer said in a statement on Tuesday.
Liberal Party leader Mark Carney has officially won the seat of Nepean, Ontario with a 64% vote in his favour, while Conservatives' Barbara Bal took 33% and NDP's Shyam Shukla secured 2%.
After announcing victory in the 2025 Canada elections, Liberal Party leader Mark Carney said that "US President Donald Trump is trying to break us," adding that "it'll never, ever happen."
Carney also congratulated Conservatives leader Pierre Poilievre for a “hard-fought campaign” and his “commitment to the country that we both love.”
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