Mark Carney wins, a country divided
Apr 29, 2025•32 min
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Summary
A recap of the Canadian federal election results with Mark Carney leading the Liberal Party to victory. The discussion covers the split vote, the NDP's decline, Conservative gains, and the challenges of governing a divided country. The episode also analyzes the implications of a potential two-party system and the future of Canadian politics.Episode description
A whirlwind election campaign has ended with Mark Carney leading the Liberal Party to victory, coming back from disastrous polling numbers just months ago. The NDP has been decimated, with leader Jagmeet Singh stepping down. Yet, despite losing, Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party still earned the support of a large percentage of the population, leaving the Liberals with the prospect of leading a country dealing with persistent political divides.
CBC Ottawa senior writer Aaron Wherry and David Coletto, CEO of the polling firm Abacus Data, recap the biggest moments of the night and what to expect in the coming months.
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