Tue Apr 29 00:57:46 UTC 2025: ## Canadian Election Sees Tight Race Amidst Trump’s Intervention
**OTTAWA, Canada** – Canada held a closely contested federal election on April 28th, 2025, with the outcome remaining uncertain as votes were counted. The election saw an unprecedented level of involvement from US President Donald Trump, who threatened Canada with zero tariffs if it became the 51st US state. This intervention, delivered via social media, unexpectedly boosted the Liberal Party’s campaign.
Liberal leader Mark Carney, a former central bank governor with no prior elected office, trailed Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in polls until Trump’s remarks sparked a surge in nationalistic sentiment. Both Carney and Poilievre publicly rejected Trump’s interference. Carney framed his campaign around resisting Trump’s trade war threats, while Poilievre focused on domestic issues like rising costs and housing shortages.
Despite pre-election polls favoring Carney, the race remained incredibly tight. High voter turnout was reported across the country, with long lines observed in major cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. Canadians expressed a range of motivations for voting, from a desire for change to a strong leader capable of countering Trump’s influence.
The election results are expected to be very close, with the performance of smaller parties potentially playing a significant role in determining the outcome. A Liberal victory would represent a dramatic turnaround from January, when the Conservatives held a substantial lead in the polls. The final results and the formation of a new government remain awaited.
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