Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: PM Modi says looks forward to working with Carney, China ready to improve Canada ties

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term in power following a landmark victory in the Canadian elections, which was highly influenced by US President Donald Trump. However, the results suggested that the Liberals fell short of a majority government.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Mark Carney on Tuesday (Apr 29).

"Pakistan and Canada enjoy warm and friendly relations and we are proud of the vibrant Pakistani diaspora in Canada. I look forward to working together with Prime Minister Carney to further deepen our partnership and create greater opportunities for our nations," he wrote on X.

Congratulations to @MarkJCarney on his election as the Prime Minister of Canada, and to the Liberal Party on their success in the recently held elections.
Pakistan and Canada enjoy warm and friendly relations and we are proud of the vibrant Pakistani diaspora in Canada. I look…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 29, 2025

NATO chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday (Apr 29) said he looked forward to building an "even stronger" alliance with Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal won a national election.

"Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney," Rutte said on X. "Canada is a valued member of NATO. I look forward to working together to build an even stronger, fairer alliance -- investing more in defence and ramping up industrial production so we have what we need to stay safe."

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (Apr 29) congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election win, saying he believed the Liberal Party leader embodied a "strong Canada".

"You embody a strong Canada in the face of the great challenges of our time. France looks forward to further strengthening the friendship that binds our countries. Eager to work alongside you," he said on X.

Earlier in the night, in his speech, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said that the party "didn't quite get over the finish line" and that "hard lessons were learned". 

"While we will do our constitutional duty of holding the government to account and proposing better alternatives, we will always put Canada first as we stare down tariffs and other irresponsible threats from President Trump," Poilievre told supporters.

"Conservatives have been leading the debate and we will continue to put forward the best arguments to improve the lives of our people right across this country," he added. 

CBC’s vote tally showed Mark Carney's Liberal party is projected to win more of parliament's 343 seats than the Conservatives. However, so far, it is unclear whether the Liberals will win the 172 needed to secure a majority. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday congratulated Carney on his election win, expressing hope the two countries would forge stronger ties under his premiership.

"We are sincerely grateful for Canada's principled leadership in supporting Ukraine... We are confident that our partnership will only grow stronger in our shared pursuit of peace, justice, and security," Zelensky said in a post on X.

According to CBC/Radio-Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Carleton, Ontario. 

Former Ambassador to Canada, Vikas Swarup is optimistic about better India-Canada relations after Mark Carney's Liberal Party won the elections. Swarup said that one of the significant changes in the Canadian political landscape was the loss of Jagmeet Singh's seat in the recent election. “This is good news for us,” Swarup said, referring to the reduction in Khalistani influence, which had long been a point of tension between India and Canada. “It is certainly going to be a positive development for our bilateral relations," he said.

VIDEO | Former Ambassador to Canada, Vikas Swarup is optimistic about better India-Canada relations after Mark Carney's Liberal Party won the elections.

Swarup said that one of the significant changes in the Canadian political landscape was the loss of Jagmeet Singh's seat in… pic.twitter.com/FGl7FPI4Ju

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 29, 2025

In an X post, PM Modi wrote, "Congratulations @MarkJCarney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people." 

China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Carney won the country's election.

"China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.

He said, "Tonight. I've informed. I've informed party leader that I'll be stepping down as party leader as soon as an interim leader can be appointed. Now, I could not have done this incredible job without -- here's a point, give me a second to break down a bit. I couldn't have done it without the incredible support of my wife, Gurkiran. (APPLAUSE) She has been my rock. She's been my foundation for the past couple of years. I've been regretting that I didn't thank her on the night of the last election. So this is my opportunity make up for it. She is literally been my rock. I couldn't have done this without her. She's backed me up, supported me."

"We may lose sometimes, and those losses hurt. You know, it's tough, but we are only defeated if we stop fighting. We're only defeated when we believe that those that tell us that we can never dream of a better Canada, a fairer Canada, a more compassionate Canada. I have met New Democrats from coast to coast to coast who will never back down, even when they're told that there's no room for them at the table," he added. 

British leader Keir Starmer on Tuesday congratulated Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election win and said he looked forward to strengthening ties between the two countries.

"Congratulations to Mark Carney on your election victory. The UK and Canada are the closest of allies, partners and friends," Starmer said in a statement. "Our partnership is based on shared history and values, with a shared sovereign, and I look forward to strengthening our ties".

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election win and said the bond between Europe and Canada was "growing stronger".

"I look forward to working closely together, both bilaterally and within the G7. We'll defend our shared democratic values, promote multilateralism, and champion free and fair trade," von der Leyen said in a post on X. "The bond between Europe and Canada is strong — and growing stronger."

As Canada went to polls on Monday (April 28) to choose its next prime minister, many curious minds raised this question: Why always Monday? Every time Canada goes to polls, it chooses Monday for the voting. And there are numerous valid reasons for it. Let's explore them! 

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Carney calls the US a "sometimes hostile" neighbour. "We are buying Canadian, we are supporting our friends and neighbours in the cross hairs of President Trump. We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy of the G7, he said, further adding, "When we are threatened we will fight with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada." 

Mark Carney gave a victory speech as he congratulated the leaders of the other parties. He thanked his wife Diana and thanks the voters and volunteers. 
 
He said, "Our old relationship with the US, based on steadily increasing integration, is over. We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we must never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves and take care of each other." 

"When I sit down with Trump it will be with our full knowledge that we have many many other options to build prosperity for all Canadians," he said, further talking about strengthening relationships with Europe and Asia.

Canada's Conservative Party leader accepted defeat, He promised to work with the Liberal government in countering US President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats.  "We will always put Canada first," Poilievre told supporters in Canada's capital. 

"Conservatives will work with the prime minister and all parties with the common goal of defending Canada's interests and getting a new trade deal that puts these tariffs behind us while protecting our sovereignty," he added.

Nearly 29 million of Canada's 41 million people were eligible to vote in the massive G7 country that spans six time zones. A record 7.3 million people cast advanced ballots.

Results were still pending on the shape of Canada's 343 members of parliament, with 172 seats needed for a majority. The Liberals won a majority in 2015 but have governed with a minority since 2019.

Carney started off by saying, “Who's ready? Who's ready to stand up for Canada with me and who's ready to build Canada strong?” He then congratulated other leaders for “all the work they did and their service to Canada, now and in the future.” He also congratulated Poilievre for a “hard-fought campaign” and his “commitment to the country that we both love."

The 45-year-old is set to make a strong Opposition. He has been in parliament for two decades and was hoping for a victory, hence, the outcome marks a stinging defeat. 

He was criticised for the at-times muted anger he directed towards Trump, but said he wanted to keep the focus on domestic concerns that drove Trudeau's unpopularity. 

He tried to persuade voters that Carney would simply offer a continuation of the failed Liberal governance. It seems that his argument fell short. 

Steven Guilbeault, who is a Liberal lawmaker and a member of Carney's cabinet, tied the outcome to Trump. 

"The numerous attacks by President Trump on the Canadian economy, but not just the economy, on our sovereignty and our very identity, I think have really mobilized Canadians, and I think they saw in Prime Minister Carney someone who has experience on the world stage," he told the CBC.

After losing his seat in Burnaby Central, Jagmeet Singh has said that he will step down as leader of the left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP). He thanked his supporters and added that he would stay on in the interim until a new leader was found. 

Further, Singh congratulated Carney on his victory and said he had "an important job to do" to protect Canada "from the threats of Donald Trump". 

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has commented on the election results. He said, "Well it looks very positive for him. I’ve had a couple of really warm conversations with him. I thank him for defending Vegemite – [that was] a really practical outcome of the friendship that we have between Australia and Canada. We have a close relationship, we are very similar countries, both part of the Commonwealth, we share a lot in common." 

On being asked about Canada’s incumbent government retaining power, Albanese said, "Mark Carney has shown in the short time that he’s been prime minister that he’s determined represent the national interest of Canada." 

He was again asked about Carney’s approach towards US president Donald Trump, Albanese said, "Mark Carney has stood up for national interests, just as I stand up for Australia’s interest."

Carney's descriptions of the Trump threat have been stark. 

"Donald Trump wants to break us so America can own us," he said during the campaign.

"They want our resources, they want our water, they want our land, they want our country. They can't have it."

Former US president Joe Biden congratulated Carney on social media. In a post on X, Biden wrote, "I congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their success in Canada’s election.  I’m confident Mark will be a strong leader for the fundamental values and interests Canadians and Americans share."

Several media outlets have projected that Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have won Canada's election on Monday, giving the party another term in power after a campaign defined by threats from US President Donald Trump. 

The public broadcaster CBC and CTV News both projected the Liberals would form Canada's next government, but it was not yet clear if they would hold a majority in parliament.