Mark Carney’s Chances Against Pierre Poilievre As Campaign Nears Milestone [Video]

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is the favorite to win Canada’s upcoming election over Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, according to polls.

One survey shows the incumbent Canadian prime minister’s party has a double-digit lead over its nearest challenger as the snap election campaign nears the halfway point.

Why It Matters

The Liberal Party under Carney is on course for a remarkable turnaround, having previously faced a potential electoral wipeout under the leadership of recently departed former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The surge in support coincides with Carney’s strong response to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on Canada and the repeated suggestion that Canada should join the U.S. as its 51st state.

What to Know

Carney called …