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Liberals projected to finish just shy of majority in razor-close race

  • Craig Lord

    Craig Lord

  • Canadian Press

  • April 29, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses supporters at his campaign headquarters on election night in Ottawa, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority Liberal government.

Elections Canada has nearly wrapped up counting all the ballots in what turned out to be a razor-close race that will leave the Liberals three seats short of winning a majority.

Just before 4 p.m. EDT, Elections Canada shows the Liberals projected to win 169 ridings.

The Conservatives trail with 144 seats and will form the official opposition, while the Bloc Quebecois won 22 seats, the NDP won 7 and the Green Party was elected in one riding.

Recounts in some ridings are expected.

The Liberals are set to return to the House of Commons for a rare fourth consecutive mandate.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on April 29, 2025.