Canada Holds Federal Election: A Brief 2021 Recap
Canada holds federal elections; Carney and Poilievre vie for parliamentary leadership
The Canadian federal election of 2021 kicked off on Monday, marking a crucial moment for the nation. The polls indicated a tight race between the ruling Liberals under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Conservatives headed by Pierre Poilievre. Initial weekend polls projected the Liberals to receive around 42-44% of the votes, with the Conservatives garnering 38-40%. The New Democratic Party gained roughly 7% in the polls.
The electoral landscape became complex due to the ongoing trade dispute and the notion of U.S. President Donald Trump annexing Canada as the 51st state. Trump's comments surfaced frequently during the election campaign, igniting both outrage and waves of patriotism among the Canadian populace, benefiting Trudeau.
Trump's social media posts urged Canadians to vote for a leader who could slash their taxes, boost military spending, and quadruple various industries without tariffs or taxes after Canada becomes the 51st state of the U.S. These remarks, though not proven to have directly impacted the election results, surely swayed perceptions and allegiances.
The election's outcome showed the Liberal Party winning 160 seats, just enough to maintain a minority government. The New Democratic Party stepped in as allies, supporting the Liberals through a confidence-and-supply agreement. This partnership enabled the Liberals to push through critical legislation without resorting to a formal coalition.
In subsequent years, the Liberal minority government continued to govern, steering the nation through varied challenges. However, its dependence on smaller parties led to compromises and a slower pace of legislative action compared to a majority government.
Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party was elected in Canada's 2021 federal election, with Monday marking the commencement of the voting process. During the campaign, the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump annexing Canada surfaced, causing a stir in Canadian politics and general news. Trump's social media posts, urging Canadians to vote for a leader who could lower taxes, increase military spending, and quadruple industries without tariffs, were seen by some as influencing the election. The Liberals won 160 seats, not enough for a majority but enough to maintain a minority government, and formed a confidence-and-supply agreement with the New Democratic Party.
