In a dramatic turn of events, Mark Carney has led Canada’s Liberal Party to a federal election victory, delivering a powerful speech that directly challenged the growing tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump.
Speaking in Ottawa shortly after the results were confirmed, Carney accused Trump of attempting to weaken Canada in order to assert American control. “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us,” Carney declared to a cheering crowd. “That will never, ever happen.”
Carney emphasized that the U.S. wanted Canada’s land, water, and natural resources — and vowed to defend Canadian sovereignty at all costs. “These are not idle threats,” he said. “As I’ve been warning for months, America wants our land, our water, our resources, our country… never.”
The former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor took over the Liberal leadership just months ago, following Justin Trudeau’s resignation. His win represents a significant political comeback for the Liberals, who had trailed in the polls for much of the campaign.
Carney’s campaign capitalized on growing concerns among Canadians about U.S. aggression and protectionist policies. Many voters responded strongly to his message of economic independence, strategic diversification, and resistance to foreign pressure.
Despite his firm stance, Carney said he would meet with President Trump in the near future. “When I sit down with President Trump, it will be to discuss the future economic and strategic relationship between two sovereign nations,” he said. “We have many other options to build prosperity for all Canadians.”
He also acknowledged that the world had fundamentally changed and warned Canadians to prepare for hard negotiations ahead, especially regarding trade and defense.
As the dust settles from the election, all eyes will be on Carney as he begins the task of forming a new government and navigating Canada through what he described as “a crisis we did not create — but one we will overcome.”
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