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Ottawa, Canada — In his first address following Canada’s federal election, newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined key priorities for his minority Liberal government — including a bold stance ahead of upcoming discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Carney, who led a campaign emphasizing resistance to Trump’s controversial tariffs and comments about Canada becoming the “51st U.S. state”, reassured Canadians that such a scenario would “never, ever” happen under his leadership.
The Liberal Party secured 168 out of 343 seats in Parliament — enough to form a minority government, but short of the 172 needed for a majority. Carney’s cabinet is set to be sworn in during the week of May 12.
At the press conference, Carney extended a message of unity:
“Canadians have voted for strength abroad and solutions at home — including lower living costs and safer communities,” he stated. “I hear that message loud and clear and will act on it with focus and determination.”
He also expressed willingness to collaborate with political rivals, including the Conservative Party, whose platform focused on affordability and crime. Their leader, Pierre Poilievre, lost his seat in Ottawa but remains central to opposition efforts.
Carney said he is open to facilitating a by-election to allow Poilievre a chance to re-enter Parliament — without political games. Soon after, a Conservative MP from Alberta offered his seat, with Poilievre confirming he will run to “hold the Liberal minority government to account.”
