Reactions to Canada's election results

Canada holds a snap election
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney dances during an event at the Liberal Party election night headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier
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Canada's ruling Liberals held on to power in an election on Monday, but fell short of the majority government Prime Minister Mark Carney wanted to help him negotiate over tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Here are some reactions from Canada and globally to the results:

CANADA'S PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY

"Our old relationship with the United States, a relationship based on steadily increasing integration, is over," Carney said in a victory speech in Ottawa. "The system of open global trade anchored by the United States, a system that Canada has relied on since the Second World War, a system that, while not perfect, has helped deliver prosperity for our country for decades, is over."

CANADIAN CONSERVATIVE LEADER PIERRE POILIEVRE

"Canadians have opted for a razor-thin minority government, a virtual tie in the vote, so I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Carney on leading this minority government."

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN

"The bond between Europe and Canada is strong - and 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."

UK PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER

"I welcome your leadership on international issues, and I know we will continue to work closely on defence, security, trade and investment."

FRANCE'S PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON

"You embody a strong Canada in the face of today's challenges. France is glad to further strengthen the friendship which unites our two countries. I'm looking forward to working with you - "elbow to elbow!"

UKRAINE'S PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY

"We are sincerely grateful for Canada's principled leadership in supporting Ukraine - from military, financial, and humanitarian assistance to imposing sanctions against Russia. We are confident that our partnership will only grow stronger in our shared pursuit of peace, justice, and security."

NATO SECRETARY GENERAL MARK RUTTE

"Canada is a valued member of NATO. I look forward to working together to build an even stronger, fairer Alliance - investing more in defence & ramping up industrial production so we have what we need to stay safe."

INDIA'S PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI

"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."

AUSTRALIA'S PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE

"Mark Carney has stood up for Canada's national interest, just as I stand up for Australia's national interest."

"We're both Five Eyes countries, of course, so I look forward to building on the relationship that I've already built with Mark Carney," he added, referring to the intelligence sharing partnership that also includes Britain, New Zealand and the U.S.

BRAZIL'S PRESIDENT LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA

"We will work to strengthen bilateral relations and our democracies. We aim to deepen our cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as promoting the protection of human rights and combating climate change. We are interested in advancing in the negotiations for a trade agreement between Mercosur and Canada to diversify and expand our exchange."

FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

"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."

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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