Carney Wins Canada Election for Mandate to Deal With Trump (5)

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth straight election, as voters chose former central banker Mark Carney to manage the country’s response to US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

The margin of victory was narrow. Liberal candidates were leading or elected in 168 seats, ahead of the Conservative Party’s 144 seats, as of 12:07 p.m. Ottawa time on Tuesday.

Mark Carney celebrates with supporters during a victory party in Ottawa, Canada, on April 29.

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The Liberals earned more than 43% of the national vote but may fall short of the 172 seats needed for a majority in the House of Commons, meaning Carney’s government would be forced to work with other parties to pass ...