Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to break his post-election silence today as he outlines the priorities of his new Liberal government in his first news conference since winning a fourth mandate. Scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. EDT, Carney is expected to address major national and international issues, including Canada’s strained trade relations with the United States.
Since the federal election on April 28, Carney has been actively engaging with global leaders. He spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, and while Trump has announced a meeting in Washington is expected within a week, Carney’s office has not confirmed the visit. On election night, the newly elected Prime Minister delivered a victory speech at an Ottawa hockey arena, promising to shift Canada’s course away from heavy reliance on the U.S., signaling a more independent global posture.
The final seat count released by Elections Canada shows the Liberals securing 168 seats — one fewer than initially projected — after a recount confirmed the Bloc Québécois won the Quebec riding of Terrebonne. The Conservatives secured 144 seats, while the Bloc holds 23, the NDP seven, and the Greens one.
In the days following the vote, Carney has also held conversations with several world leaders, including King Charles III, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Council President António Costa, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. As Carney prepares to take questions from the press, Canadians await further details on the direction of their government under his leadership.