In a decisive political battle, Canada's Liberal Party emerged victorious in Monday's snap election, solidifying Mark Carney's leadership as Prime Minister. The Conservative Party, which had anticipated unseating the Liberals under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tenure,

Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party saw pre-election polling momentum stall amid the trade war with the U.S. and Trump's "51st state" taunts.

Canada's CBC and CTV have projected a win for PM Mark Carney, but it was not clear if he would secure a majority. US President Donald Trump renewed his calls to make Canada the US's 51st state as voting began.