EU, Australian leaders congratulate Mark Carney and Liberals on election win

Global reaction is pouring in after Prime Minister Mark Carney led the Liberal Party to victory in Monday’s federal election.

It is the party’s fourth straight election win, although it’s not clear if the Liberals will have a minority or majority government.

Here’s a look at what world leaders and other prominent figures are saying:

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“Dear @MarkJCarney, congratulations on your victory. 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!'” – French President Emmanuel Macron on X.

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“Congratulations to Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their election victory. 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.” – EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

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“Congratulations to Mark Carney on your election victory. We will work together to deepen our economic relationship and deliver security for working people in the U.K. and Canada.” – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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“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.” – Former United States president Joe Biden.

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“Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on your victory. In a time of global uncertainty, I look forward to continuing to work with you to build on the enduring friendship between our nations, in the shared interests of all our citizens.” – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 29, 2025.

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