In a closely contested 2025 federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party emerged with the plurality of seats in the House of Commons, but fell just short of a majority. With roughly 99% of polls reporting, the Liberals have won 169 seats — three seats shy of the 172 needed for a majority in the 338-seat Parliament.
The Conservative Party finished second with 144 seats, followed by the Bloc Québécois with 22, the New Democratic Party with 7, and the Green Party with 1. Voter turnout was approximately 69%, and an unprecedented 7 million Canadians cast ballots in advance polls. In major upsets, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his Ottawa–Carleton seat (after facing 90 challengers) and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh lost his own seat. Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader and Prime Minister in March, will continue in office leading a Liberal minority government. Below is a detailed breakdown of the 2025 Canada election results and key trends.
Key Canada Election Results (99% of Polls Reported):
- Liberal Party: 169 seats (3 seats short of a 172-seat majority in the 338-seat House)
- Conservative Party: 144 seats
- Bloc Québécois: 22 seats (down from 35 in the previous Parliament, losing ground in Quebec)
- New Democratic Party (NDP): 7 seats
- Green Party: 1 seat
- Voter Turnout: ~69% of eligible voters (over 7 million Canadians voted in advance, a record)
- Notable Upsets: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh both lost their ridings
Liberal Party: 169 Seats (Minority Government)
Mark Carney’s Liberals ran a vigorous campaign and saw significant gains, particularly in urban areas. The 169 seats won mean Carney will lead a minority government, as the Liberals are three seats short of the 172 needed for a majority. Carney became Liberal leader and Prime Minister in March, and he campaigned on continuing the party’s agenda with renewed energy. The results show the Liberals strengthening their hold in cities and suburbs. They reclaimed several Toronto-area ridings that were lost to the Conservatives in the previous election, demonstrating a Liberal comeback in the city.
In Quebec, the Liberal surge was even more pronounced. The party picked up multiple seats from the Bloc Québécois across the province. In the Montreal area, the Liberals won the riding of Terrebonne by a razor-thin margin of just 35 votes. They also captured the vast northern riding of Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou. These gains in Toronto and Quebec contributed crucially to the Liberal tally of 169 seats, underscoring their strong showing even though it did not translate into an outright majority.
Carney will now lead a minority government. With 99% of polls reporting, the outcome is clear but leaves the Liberals slightly short of a full majority. He will need to secure support from one or more opposition parties on confidence votes and legislation. Nonetheless, the Liberal gains in major regions give Carney’s government a solid base as it begins its term.
Conservative Party: 144 Seats (Official Opposition)
The Conservative Party won 144 seats, finishing a distant second. They held virtually all seats in Alberta and Saskatchewan, maintaining their dominance in Western Canada. However, they made little headway in other parts of the country. Notably, party leader Pierre Poilievre lost his own seat in the Ottawa–Carleton riding despite facing an unprecedented field of 90 challengers (mostly independent candidates).
Elsewhere, the Conservatives won far fewer seats in Ontario and Quebec than the Liberals did, and several incumbent Conservative MPs were unseated in suburban and urban districts. In British Columbia, the race was too close to call on election night, underscoring the competitiveness of contests there. Overall, the Conservatives will serve as the Official Opposition with 144 seats, but they fell short of forming government.
Bloc Québécois: 22 Seats
The Bloc Québécois suffered major losses, winning just 22 seats — down from 35 in the previous Parliament. Multiple Bloc incumbents were defeated by Liberal challengers, and the Conservatives picked up at least one former Bloc riding in Quebec. These results underscore the Liberals’ strong performance in Quebec and the Bloc’s weakened position. Despite the setback, the Bloc remains the third-largest party with 22 seats, though its influence is much reduced.
NDP and Greens: NDP 7 Seats, Greens 1 Seat
The New Democratic Party (NDP) had a disappointing election. It won only 7 seats — a sharp drop from its previous total — and its share of the national popular vote fell by roughly six percentage points. The party lost several long-held ridings; notably, Hamilton Centre (an NDP stronghold) was turned over to another party. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh also lost his own seat, marking one of the night’s biggest upsets for the party.
Notably, the NDP held onto the Montreal riding of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, one of its few victories in Quebec. The Green Party also maintained its single seat in Parliament. Overall, with just 7 seats, the NDP’s ability to influence a minority government is limited, but its support could be important if the Liberals need votes on key legislation.
Canada Election Results – Voter Turnout and Advance Voting
Voter engagement in this election was exceptionally high. Official figures show that about 69% of eligible Canadians cast ballots, a turnout level on par with the highest in recent elections. Advance voting set a new record: over 7 million Canadians used advance polls, the largest number ever recorded. Observers noted that the competitive nature of the race and the high-profile upsets (including party leaders losing) likely motivated this surge in participation. The strong turnout underscores the public’s keen interest in this election.
Overall, the 2025 Canada federal election produced a Liberal-led minority government. With 169 seats and 99% of polls reporting, Mark Carney is set to remain Prime Minister, but he will govern without an outright majority. The Liberals’ gains in Ontario and Quebec, balanced by the Conservatives’ hold on Alberta and tight races elsewhere, leave Canada with a familiar minority-government scenario. Carney will likely need to work with one or more opposition parties to pass budgets and legislation in the new Parliament. These results reaffirm the broad shifts observed in this election and set the stage for a period of negotiation in Ottawa.
Canadian Election 2025 LIVE: Liberals Lead as Votes Counted Across 343 Ridings
Canada Election Results – Key Races and Upsets
- Pierre Poilievre (Conservative leader): Lost his seat in Ottawa–Carleton despite facing 90 challengers.
- Jagmeet Singh (NDP leader): Lost his seat in Burnaby South.
- Terrebonne (Québec): Won by the Liberals by only 35 votes, one of the closest margins nationwide.
- Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou (Québec): Captured by the Liberals, highlighting their strength in northern Quebec.
- Hamilton Centre (Ontario): Long-time NDP riding that flipped to another party.
- Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (Québec): Held by the NDP, one of the few NDP wins in Quebec.
Regional Breakdowns: Ontario, Quebec, and Beyond
Ontario and Quebec, together accounting for 200 of Canada’s 343 ridings, proved decisive:
- Ontario: The Liberals dominated Toronto proper, recapturing a seat lost in last year’s by-election, though Poilievre’s Conservatives flipped several outer “905” region ridings. Hamilton Centre, long held by the NDP for over two decades, also switched hands.
- Quebec: The Bloc, defending 35 seats post-redistribution, lost 13—most to the Liberals and one narrowly to the Conservatives. In Terrebonne, the Liberals clinched victory by a mere 35 votes. Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou, one of Canada’s largest ridings, also flipped Liberal. The NDP retained Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie in Montreal.
- Alberta: The Conservatives maintained strong leads, reflecting the province’s traditional right-leaning stance.
- British Columbia: A near-even split saw fierce competition, with Carney’s Liberals edging the Conservatives in several key coastal ridings.
What Comes Next for Canada’s New Parliament?
With a Liberal minority confirmed, Carney must navigate a delicate balance in the House of Commons. He can govern independently but will require support from other parties—likely the Bloc or Green MPs—to pass key legislation. The Conservatives, now firmly the official opposition, will regroup under fresh leadership questions, while the NDP and Greens will reassess their paths forward amid diminished parliamentary presence.
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