Early Takeaways From Canada’s Election

(L–R) Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre before the French-language federal leaders’ debate in Montreal on April 16, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christopher Katsarov

The Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney held on to power after the April 28 election, winning a fourth consecutive term.

While votes are still being counted and the results aren’t final, there are some notable takeaways from the early results.

NDP Loses Official Party Status, Singh Resigns

In the election, the NDP won or was leading in seven ridings as of 6 a.m., a decrease of 18 seats for the party compared to the 2021 election.