Party written off months ago secures fourth term in stunning comeback after Donald Trump’s threats boosted campaign
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Canada’s Liberal party has won a fourth term, capping a miraculous political resurrection for the party – and marking a landmark victory for former central bankerand political novice Mark Carney as he prepares to face off against US president Donald Trump.
Late on Monday, the Liberals had won or were leading in enough seats to prevent any other party from forming government, according to the national broadcaster CBC. As results from Canada’s Atlantic provinces and vote-rich Quebec and Ontario came in late on Monday, supporters at the Liberals’ election night party erupted in cheers.
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