Outlook Business Desk
Mark Carney, former Bank of England chief, led the Liberal Party to a surprising victory in Canada’s election, helped by Trump’s provocative comments, which rallied support for Carney’s sovereignty-driven campaign.
Trump’s constant threat about annexing Canada and attacks on Trudeau galvanised Canadian voter's support toward Carney, who campaigned on protecting sovereignty.
Although early polls showed Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives ahead, Trump's comments about Canada's ties with the US helped shift voter support towards the Liberals.
Carney framed Trump as a direct threat to Canada’s economy and sovereignty, using his harsh stance to rally support among Canadians seeking stability.
Trump’s repeated criticisms, including calling Canada’s borders “artificially drawn,” spurred national pride feeling and made Carney’s message of sovereignty more compelling.
Carney’s expertise in economics, combined with his anti-Trump rhetoric, made him the ideal candidate to handle Canada’s economic challenges, especially concerning US tariffs.
With Carney’s win, Canada might look to strengthen ties with Europe—signaling a shift in foreign relations and some distance from Trump’s America on trade and security.
Trump's territorial threats played a crucial role in the election outcome, with his influence inadvertently helping Carney portray himself as the protector of Canadian values.