Liberal win made possible, in part, by Trump

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party are projected to win a majority in the Canadian election – and it appears to have come with a big assist from Donald Trump.

The US president’s constant badgering of America’s northern neighbour coincided with a dramatic reversal in fortune for the Liberal Party. But no one should expect the Liberals to say thank you – or for Trump to soften his rhetoric, even though last month he said he preferred a Liberal prime minister.

Instead, more of the same is the likely result – more pointed quips about Canada becoming the 51st US state, more threats of a trade war and more willingness to cast longstanding ties and agreements with America’s northern neighbour into doubt.

Although Trump doesn't appear to have the same distaste for Carney that he clearly held for former Prime Minster Justin Trudeau, his political and policy interests and those of Canada appear destined to continue to diverge. Already there are indications that Canada is looking more toward Europe as a reliable partner, rather than Trump’s America – a move that is sure to irk the American leader.

It will prove a formidable challenge for Carney as he fully settles in to power after his relatively sudden ascent to power in Canadian politics.

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