Canada Votes 2025: Municipalities React to Carney Win
- Municipal Affairs
- May 1
- 2 min read
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It began in uncertainty. Political gridlock in Ottawa. A country still reeling from economic tremors and diplomatic tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump once again targeting Canada’s sovereignty and trade with blistering rhetoric. Many wondered whether Canada’s political centre could hold.
But by the time the dust settled on election night 2025, the result was nothing short of historic. A dramatic upset. A humbled opposition. And at the centre of it all — Mark Carney. Steady, unflappable, and deliberate, Carney led the Liberal Party to a surprising victory that left some Canadians blinking.
The Liberals secured 169 seats — just three shy of a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons. The Conservatives, under Pierre Poilievre, came close with 144 seats. But in a shocking twist, Poilievre lost his riding to a first-time Liberal candidate, throwing his leadership into immediate question.
The Bloc Québécois held onto 22 seats. The NDP, meanwhile, suffered significant losses, dropping to just seven seats. Their leader, Jagmeet Singh, also lost his riding. And the Green Party held onto a single seat.
Now, as Canadians look to what comes next — navigating a new political era, a minority Parliament, and rising municipal challenges — one thing is clear: municipalities will play a pivotal role. And behind the scenes, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is already working to understand the new dynamics in Ottawa, and how to collaborate with the incoming Carney government to address the pressing needs of communities across the country.
To help us make sense of it all, we reached out to municipal leaders across Canada for their reactions and insights.
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