President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday extended his congratulations to Mark Joseph Carney, acknowledging his recent election as Canada's Prime Minister. In his message, President Muizzu commended the Liberal Party for their "resounding electoral success", which secured a fourth consecutive term in office.
The president characterised the election outcome as a reflection of the Canadian people's trust in Prime Minister Carney's leadership. He expressed confidence that under Carney's stewardship, Canada would continue to uphold its democratic values, freedoms, and national unity.
The president expressed confidence that Canada, under Prime Minister Carney's leadership, would achieve greater prosperity and continue to contribute meaningfully on the global stage. He concluded his message by extending his best wishes for Carney's health and for the continued progress and well-being of the Canadian people.
The Liberal Party's victory is achieved amidst the challenges of an ongoing trade dispute with the United States. Led by Carney, the party prevailed over its main rival, the Conservative Party, headed by Pierre Poilievre.
Results from the election, held for the 343-member House of Commons, revealed the Liberal Party's projected success in securing a sufficient number of seats to form a government. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the Liberals were leading or victorious in 169 seats, just shy of the 172-seat threshold required for a majority. The Conservatives were leading or victorious in 144 seats.
The election also saw notable performances from other parties. The Bloc Québécois, a regional party advocating for Quebec’s interests, secured 22 seats. The New Democratic Party (NDP), led by Jagmeet Singh, won seven seats, while the Green Party claimed one.