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Mark Carney Clinches Majority Government

Mark Carney Clinches Majority Government

The Canadian political landscape shifted significantly as the Liberals won key races in Ontario and Quebec, granting Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government.

This historic win marks the first time a federal government has transitioned from a minority to a majority between general elections.

Carney immediately utilized his new mandate to pause the federal gas tax until September, aiming to provide relief to households impacted by the Iran war.

The Prime Minister pledged to govern with humility while prioritizing affordability and major infrastructure projects for the nation.

Mark Carney Lea-Kim, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
Liberal Party of Canada
Political party in Canada
Pierre Poilievre
Canadian politician
Ottawa
Capital city of Canada
François-Philippe Champagne
Canadian politician, jurist and lawyer