The Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) won the parliamentary election. The leader of the grouping and the incumbent Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that Canada must ambitiously approach the crisis and face the threats of US President Donald Trump.
– It's time to be ambitious to face the crisis. We survived the shock related to treason USAbut we will continue to defend our interests, look after each other. If something threatens us, we will fight, “Carney pointed out.
Mark Carney about the USA and Trump
He also said that “the US wants our land and resources” and “they are not very threatening.” He emphasized, however, that their fulfillment will “never happen”. He mentioned the ambition, modesty and unity as three values he intends to follow. Referring to the conversation announced after the election with the US President Donald TrumpCarney repeated that there is no longer a global trade system in the previously known shape.
He added that Canada It will shape its relations with the US so that they are the relationship of “two sovereign states”.
Canada wants to be an “energy power”
The head of liberals announced that his government would build a strong economy, with partners other than the US – such as Europe and Asia.
He announced the construction of millions of houses and apartments, transforming Canada into “Energy Power”, both in the field of clean energy and conventional energy, as well as ensuring good jobs. It is about the construction of “one economy, not 13” – he emphasized, referring to plans to unify the provisions of 13 provinces and territories of the country.
Carney: Canada is more than a nation
Carney – who has been the leader of the liberals from March 9, and the prime minister from March 14 – he took part in the parliamentary elections for the first time and won in his Ottawski District Nepean. In a speech during an election evening, he emphasized that Canada would “build an independent future”. “Canada is more than a nation, it's a confederation,” he said.
He also added: – We do different things because they are right, not because they are easy.
Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada during his speech after winning the electionPAP/EPA/Eric Reid
Plan of “transforming society” by Canada
Carney assured that his government would combine business interests, employees and civil society in the intention of “transforming our society”.
He admitted that the coming months would be difficult, but he announced government support in the event of difficulties.
He appealed to the Canadians for unity and assured that his government would take care of French and the French culture of the province of Quebec. Carney congratulated the leaders of the other parties for serving Canada and thanked his wife and children for supporting his wife. It was Diana Fox Carney who announced the prime minister's entrance to the stage during an election evening. She described him as a “consistent, empathic, loyal person”, which refers to important values, and “has a malicious sense of humor and a wide smile.”
Reaction of the defeated
The leader of the Conservative Canada Party (CPC) Pierre Pailievre recognized the win of the liberals and assured that he would continue the fight for the Canadians. These words interpret as a signal that he intends to stay as chairman of the group.
In turn, the opposition leader of the new Democratic Party (NPD) Jagmeet Singh announced his departure.
Election results in Canada
According to incomplete data of the State Electoral Commission, Elections Canada, liberals won 167 seats in the House of Commons (lower parliamentary chamber), i.e. 15 more than in previous elections. 172 seats are needed for the majority.
Conservatives who had in December in polls approx. 25 percent The advantage over liberals, won 145 places, NDP – seven, greens – one, and the separatist bloc Quebcois – 23.
Source of the main photo: PAP/EPA/Eric Reid