💥😱Canadians elect former central banker Mark Carney as Prime Minister after Donald Trump’s interference disrupts the country’s political landscape. Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative party leader, was initially on track for a landslide victory, but Trump's persistent threats to annex Canada changed the political dynamic.
In a surprising turn, Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, won the Liberal Party leadership and used his strong corporate background to win support. His critical stance on Trump resonated with Canadians, especially as Trump continued to undermine Poilievre, who had been linked to Trump's political base. The final vote saw Carney narrowly edging out Poilievre with 8.3 million votes compared to 7.9 million.
Poilievre also suffered a personal defeat, losing his riding after holding it since 2004, potentially forcing him to resign as Conservative leader. In his concession speech, Poilievre promised to continue fighting for his supporters despite the loss.