OTTAWA: Votes had been being counted on Monday (Apr 29) in a Canadian election that can select a frontrunner to confront Donald Trump’s commerce conflict and annexation threats, which the US president renewed in an election day message.
The Liberal Get together, led by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, was trailing Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives till Trump’s assaults on Canada sparked a wave of patriotism and a sudden reversal in ballot forecasts.
Polling stations throughout the huge nation that spans six time zones have began to shut, with outcomes from smaller japanese provinces trickling in.
Voting was ongoing throughout a lot of Canada and a projected final result isn’t anticipated till afterward Monday.
Trump inserted himself into the race early within the day with a social media submit saying Canada would face “ZERO TARIFFS” if it “turns into the cherished 51st state”.
Poilievre, criticised through the marketing campaign for his at-times muted anger in direction of Trump, hit again firmly.
“President Trump, keep out of our election,” he posted on X. “Canada will all the time be proud, sovereign and impartial and we are going to NEVER be the 51st state.”
Carney additionally weighed in, saying on X: “That is Canada and we resolve what occurs right here.”
The 60-year-old has by no means held elected workplace and solely changed Justin Trudeau as prime minister final month.
