Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney announced his party’s victory in the general elections held on Monday, affirming his commitment to working with all political parties to strengthen national unity and meet citizens’ aspirations.

In a speech delivered following the announcement of the results, Carney expressed his intention to meet soon with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss economic and security relations between Canada and the United States, emphasizing the importance of building a balanced and constructive partnership.

Despite the victory, the Liberal Party fell short of securing an absolute majority in the House of Commons. The party needed 172 out of 343 seats to govern outright but managed to win 156 seats, compared to 145 secured by the Conservative Party, according to preliminary results. This means Carney will likely need to seek alliances or parliamentary support from other parties to advance his legislative agenda.

Mark Carney, who assumed the office of Prime Minister in March, is considered a relatively new figure in Canadian politics despite his extensive economic expertise. He is known for his firm stance against President Trump’s trade policies, pledging to defend Canada’s sovereignty and economic interests.