Tue Apr 29 02:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Liberal Party Stages Stunning Comeback to Win Fourth Term in Canadian Election

**OTTAWA** – In a stunning political upset, Canada’s Liberal Party secured a fourth term in office on Monday, defying predictions of electoral devastation just months ago. The victory marks a remarkable resurgence for the party under its new leader, Mark Carney, a former central banker and political novice.

The Liberals secured enough seats to form a government, though whether it will be a majority or minority remains unclear. A minority government would require the Liberals to negotiate with other parties to pass legislation, a scenario familiar after their narrow win in the previous election.

Until recently, the Liberal party was facing internal strife and dwindling popularity following the near-decade-long leadership of Justin Trudeau. Internal projections had them at best hoping to limit the Conservatives to a minority government. However, a dramatic shift in public opinion propelled them to victory.

Analysts attribute this dramatic turnaround largely to the actions of US President Donald Trump. His threats to annex Canada, derogatory remarks about Trudeau, and threats of economic coercion sparked a surge of nationalistic sentiment and anger towards the US, boosting the Liberal party’s standing.

“The shift in polls was absolutely unprecedented,” said David Coletto, head of the polling firm Abacus. He cited the unpopularity of Trudeau and the significant impact of Trump’s threats as key factors in the Liberal party’s remarkable comeback.

The Conservatives, under leader Pierre Poilievre, suffered a crushing defeat despite having held a significant lead in polls just weeks prior. The party now faces an internal reckoning after narrowly missing the opportunity to form a government.

Carney’s victory is particularly significant given that he only took office nine days before calling a snap election. The election also saw a historic consolidation of power for the two main parties, with the Liberals and Conservatives taking over 80% of the vote. This reflects a significant decline in support for smaller opposition parties. For Carney, the win avoids the ignominy of becoming Canada’s shortest-serving Prime Minister.

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