Mark Carney to continue serving as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister

CHCH News is predicting Mark Carney will continue serving as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister.

The Liberal Party is leading in 166 of the 343 federal ridings. They need 172 to secure a majority government.

Carney is also projected to win a seat in the Ottawa riding of Nepean. This is his first time winning elected office.

“I chose to enter politics because I thought we needed big changes in this country, but big changes guided by strong Canadian values,” Carney said while addressing his supporters Tuesday morning.

“No matter where you live, no matter what language you speak, no matter how you voted, I will always do my best to represent everyone who calls Canada home.”

The Prime Minister-elect’s platform centered around strengthening Canada’s economy, ensuring security in the face of a looming trade war and ongoing cost-of-living concerns.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre conceded the election early Tuesday morning, but still celebrated the gains made by the Conservatives.

“We have much to celebrate,” he said.

“Tonight we’ve gained well over 20 seats. […] We denied the NDP and Liberals enough seats to form a coalition government.”

Poilievre’s campaign took a tough on crime approach, promising to tackle crime rates and give police more power to dismantle encampments.

During the 36-day campaign trail, the Conservative leader also promised to build more affordable housing for Canadians and crack down on offshore tax loopholes.

Jagmeet Singh’s New Democratic Party (NDP) is leading in 7 ridings – a significant loss compared to the 24 they secured last federal election. They need 12 to secure official party status.

Singh announced he would be stepping down as leader of the NDP, as he is projected to lose in his riding of Burnaby, BC.

Speaking to his supporters on election night, Singh congratulated Carney on his projected win.

“He has an important job to do – to represent Canadians and protect our country and its sovereignty,” Singh said at an event in Burnaby. 

The Green Party – led jointly by Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault – is leading in one riding.

May is projected to keep her B.C. riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands. Pedneault, however, is trailing behind in his riding of Outremont in Montreal.

This is a developing story. More to come.

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