Mark Carney faces challenge of reuniting polarized Canadians after reelection

Published April 29, 2025 4:35pm ET



OTTAWA, Ontatio — Prime Minister Mark Carney returned to his office as usual after his Liberal Party secured a mandate to govern in the Canadian election.

His main opponent, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, returned to his own district having lost his seat. The Blue Wave that seemed inevitable just three months ago vanished in less than five weeks.

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