Canada’s ruling Liberal party has won the election, but Prime Minister Mark Carney will not have a majority government. This outcome is unlikely to affect the negotiations between Carney and US President Donald Trump over tariffs.
Carney stated that Canada’s relationship with the United States, based on steady integration, is now “over.” He attributed this change to the Canadian people opting for a narrow minority government.
Global reactions were positive towards Carney and the Liberal party. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her support for Carney’s leadership and the strengthening of the bond between Europe and Canada. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Carney as a strong leader in facing global challenges, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was grateful for Canada’s support for Ukraine.
Other world leaders also offered praise to Carney. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg acknowledged Canada’s value as a member of the alliance and looked forward to strengthening the partnership. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the shared democratic values between India and Canada, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for cooperation on national interests.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his willingness to deepen bilateral relations with Canada and promote human rights and combating climate change. Former US President Joe Biden congratulated Carney on his success in the election and anticipated a strong leader who would uphold fundamental values shared between Canadians and Americans.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/reactions-canadas-election-results-2025-04-29