The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carneyand its Liberal party They won the federal elections held on Monday, according to the Canadian broadcasting corporation (CBC).
The victory represents the fourth consecutive mandate for the liberals and occurs after an electoral campaign influenced by the pressures of the president of USA, Donald Trump.
After the resignation of Justin Trudeau At the beginning of the year, the liberals seemed aimed at a safe defeat. Inflation in food and housing, together with the increase in immigration, had deteriorated the popularity of the government and favored the aspirations of the conservative leader Stonewho sought to convert elections into a plebiscite on liberal management.
The campaign took a turn when Trump threatened to impose severe economic measures And he suggested that Canada could become the “51. State” of the United States. These statements caused a wave of indignation in Canadian public opinion and generated an increase in nationalist feeling.
The electoral narrative was transformed, displacing internal criticism against liberals towards a defense of the Canadian sovereignty. The reaction strengthened Mark Carneywho had recently assumed liberal leadership and appeared as a firm defender of Independence and national Values of Canada.
The CBC He informed that Liberal party would get more seats than conservatives in the House of Commonscomposed of 343 benches. However, at the close of the day it was not yet confirmed if they would achieve an absolute majority, which would determine whether the government can legislate without the need for external support.
As the extrapolations of the main media coincide, the Liberal party I would currently have 155 seats in front of 119 of the liberalsfollowed by the Block Quebequés (21 seats) and the New Democratic Party (NPD), which sinks with only 7 seats.
Who also has her seat assured is the leader of the block, Yves François Blanchetdespite the predictable loss of benches of your party
During the campaign, the Conservative party He tried to focus on the debate on the economic and social management of the last decade, markedly influenced by Trudeau. However, Trump’s intervention reconfigured the electorate’s priorities, minimizing internal criticism and consolidating support for leadership that will guarantee national autonomy.
The electoral process was developed normally throughout the country. According to reports, all electoral tables closed in accordance with the provisions, with votes made exclusively by paper ballots. The results began to spread progressively as the electoral colleges closed, especially in key provinces such as Ontario y Quebec.
The day was also marked by national dismay after a dead attack With a vehicle in Vancouver Saturday. The tragedy caused a temporary suspension of the campaigns, although the authorities ruled out links with the terrorism And they pointed out that the person in charge is a local resident with a history of mental health problems.
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