Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:34pm on 29 Apr 2025,Tuesday International
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his Carleton seat, ending a 20-year tenure, according to CBC projections. The defeat comes as the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, secures national victory. Poilievre’s loss is attributed to shifting voter sentiment amid President Trump’s renewed U.S. trade threats and a local campaign against Canada’s first-past-the-post system. The Longest Ballot Committee fielded over 90 candidates in Poilievre’s riding, complicating his re-election bid. While the Conservatives improved their overall vote share, Poilievre’s personal loss is a major blow. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh also lost his seat and announced his resignation. (PC: BBC)
