The preliminary results of the 2025 Canadian federal elections announced a victory for the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, forming a minority government, in a development that significantly reshapes the national political landscape.

In his victory speech, Carney pledged to be “Prime Minister for all Canadians,” reaffirming his commitment to transcend political divides and work toward building a united and fair Canada. He added, “I extend my hand to all Canadians — whether they supported me or not — to build a better future together.”

In another dramatic development, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in the Greater Ottawa area, opening the door to a leadership crisis within the party and raising questions about the future of the Conservatives after a challenging election campaign.

For his part, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh announced his intention to step down from the party leadership after disappointing results, stating in a release: “It’s time for new leadership to take the party forward.”

As attention turns to consultations for forming the new government and potential cooperation arrangements in the House of Commons, the contours of the next phase appear filled with political challenges amid a divided parliament and a minority government that requires building coalitions for legislative stability.