Tue Apr 29 01:45:55 UTC 2025: ## Liberals Take Early Lead in Tight Canadian Election Amidst Trump Interference

**OTTAWA** – Early projections in Canada’s federal election show a surprising lead for the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, despite trailing significantly just weeks ago. With polls closed across most of the country, CBC projections indicate Liberals have won 20 seats and are leading in 24 more. The Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, have won 7 seats and are leading in 32.

The election, overshadowed by a deadly weekend attack in Vancouver that temporarily suspended campaigning, saw a dramatic shift in momentum. In January, the Conservatives held a commanding lead over the Liberals. However, Carney’s ascension to the premiership following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, coupled with U.S. President Donald Trump’s provocative election day social media posts, appears to have boosted Liberal support. Trump’s comments suggesting he was on the Canadian ballot and claiming Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, along with his inaccurate claims about U.S. subsidies, sparked a surge of Canadian patriotism.

Final polls before voting closed showed the Liberals at 42.8% national support and the Conservatives at 39.2%. The performance of the New Democratic Party and the Bloc Quebecois could be crucial in determining the final outcome. A majority government requires 172 seats out of 343. While the Liberals won a majority in 2015, they’ve governed with a minority since 2019.

Both Carney and Poilievre have pledged to renegotiate the Canada-U.S. free trade agreement if elected, aiming to resolve economic uncertainty. Poilievre strongly rebuked Trump’s interference on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing Canada’s sovereignty. Carney echoed this sentiment, highlighting Canada’s self-determination. The final results, expected later tonight as western polling stations close, will determine whether the Liberals can achieve a remarkable comeback. A Liberal win would be considered one of the most dramatic shifts in recent Canadian political history. A record 7.3 million Canadians cast advanced ballots, representing significant participation from the nearly 29 million eligible voters.

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