Cautiously optimistic. I didn’t love any of the candidates this time around but Carney is objectively the most qualified for the job. Time will tell if he winds up being a good leader, and if he isn’t we ought to hold him accountable just as we would any other leader
Eh, I’m not thrilled by the thought of further Liberal rule (I think a lot of the flak was earned), but it’s nice to watch Pierre Poilievre eat shit. All in all, 6.5/10, glad maple MAGA didn’t win.
Trumps actions basically torpedoed the conservatives chances the last few months. Nothing could have united Canadians except Trump sticking his nose into Canadian politics
As an immigrant in Canada and someone who wishes nothing but great things for the country, I’m delighted.
I was initially rooting for Pierre when I was new to the country, but then I researched him more and realized that he is a bit of a dickhead. It also helped that Carney is extremely competent, a rarity in today’s world.
I cheer against anyone that supports trump and it was clear that the Canadian right was cheering for Trump, a guy wanting to take over the country. Doesn’t sound very patriotic to me. Canadians generally have pride in their nation, yet their political right was fellating trump at every turn.
The guy has two degrees, one from Oxford and one from Harvard and when he speaks on the economy you can tell he’s whip smart. Also he seems like he has his heart in the right place and that’s what matters most to me
This life-long fed-conservative voter (until this time) couldn’t be happier. Pretty much every other concern I have evaporated in the face of Trump’s threats and his breathtakingly stupid and destructive 2nd term. Thank God that Trump-loving PP will not be our PM.
Shows that the world just saw what Trump did and went… none of that here please.
Wait until May when the effects of Trump’s tariffs actually start proper, US shipping is down by a third. We are going to have empty store shelves everywhere. That’s going to be the news cycle in may.
I found Pierre’s use of (what I would characterize as ‘American’ style of politics) as wholly off putting. I don’t think Carney winning is just because of Trump, but it’s also a recognition of true expertise and leadership. Canadians wanted a change though (as is obvious in the popular vote data), and so my hope is that Carney focuses on uniting Canada, orienting to action, including things that Conservatives would have prioritized like energy and resource expansion.
Hoping Australia follows suit next week. We have a nearly identical situation where the left is in power and was on track to lose. The right decided to align themselves to Trump and is on track to lose now. It is going to be close though.
I feel like we chose the more rational candidate. When PP was being endorsed by Elon, Jordan Peterson, etc. I felt like we were getting dangerously close to American conservatism. Carney is no saint and I’m not convinced he’s going somehow make Canada full of rainbows and sunshine, but he’s further from Trump poison than PP was and that was enough to get my support.
As an American, I’m a little jealous you guys seem to have a responsible adult in charge. I learned about his background recently and he’s a very impressive figure.
This is the only good thing Trump has ever accomplished. Canada was on the edge of electing a populist dipshit, and somehow Trump woke us from our slumber and reminded us that we are, in fact, better than that.
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An absolute relief.
At least one of the north american countries is sane.
Thanks to Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith, and Trump himself, I did something I’ve never done before: voted Liberal.
Big relief just wish it was a majority
.Poilievre is gonna lose his seat though. 🥳
Feeling pretty pretty pretty good.
The icing on the cake is that Pollieve lost his own riding.
I hope the Conservatives elect a new leader who rejects extremism and brings the party back to a common sense approach.
Cautiously optimistic. I didn’t love any of the candidates this time around but Carney is objectively the most qualified for the job. Time will tell if he winds up being a good leader, and if he isn’t we ought to hold him accountable just as we would any other leader
Deep relief. Carney is a smart, level-headed, reasonable guy. He’s the right leader for this moment.
The Conservatives blew a 3-1 lead
Eh, I’m not thrilled by the thought of further Liberal rule (I think a lot of the flak was earned), but it’s nice to watch Pierre Poilievre eat shit. All in all, 6.5/10, glad maple MAGA didn’t win.
Relief I won’t have to worry about a headline from my country’s leader every day
Trumps actions basically torpedoed the conservatives chances the last few months. Nothing could have united Canadians except Trump sticking his nose into Canadian politics
Still feels too ridiculously close; this is not a blow-out it’s barely treading water.
I’m not a party person – but I 100000% knew I was voting liberal when PP got too cozy with Trump.
As an immigrant in Canada and someone who wishes nothing but great things for the country, I’m delighted.
I was initially rooting for Pierre when I was new to the country, but then I researched him more and realized that he is a bit of a dickhead. It also helped that Carney is extremely competent, a rarity in today’s world.
The one good thing Trump has done since taking office has been unintentionally trolling the Canadian Conservative Party
I cheer against anyone that supports trump and it was clear that the Canadian right was cheering for Trump, a guy wanting to take over the country. Doesn’t sound very patriotic to me. Canadians generally have pride in their nation, yet their political right was fellating trump at every turn.
So happy, plus Pollievre might lose his seat which would be super embarrassing for him.
I believe in Carney, I’ve voted NDP my whole life, but he seems like the best person for the job right now.
The guy has two degrees, one from Oxford and one from Harvard and when he speaks on the economy you can tell he’s whip smart. Also he seems like he has his heart in the right place and that’s what matters most to me
This life-long fed-conservative voter (until this time) couldn’t be happier. Pretty much every other concern I have evaporated in the face of Trump’s threats and his breathtakingly stupid and destructive 2nd term. Thank God that Trump-loving PP will not be our PM.
Shows that the world just saw what Trump did and went… none of that here please.
Wait until May when the effects of Trump’s tariffs actually start proper, US shipping is down by a third. We are going to have empty store shelves everywhere. That’s going to be the news cycle in may.
I read Mark Carney as Mariah Carey, I was very confused
Pierre Poilievre not even winning his own seat.
Maybe he’ll have to get a real job now.
Guess Trump was right – he can unite a nation
I found Pierre’s use of (what I would characterize as ‘American’ style of politics) as wholly off putting. I don’t think Carney winning is just because of Trump, but it’s also a recognition of true expertise and leadership. Canadians wanted a change though (as is obvious in the popular vote data), and so my hope is that Carney focuses on uniting Canada, orienting to action, including things that Conservatives would have prioritized like energy and resource expansion.
Hoping Australia follows suit next week. We have a nearly identical situation where the left is in power and was on track to lose. The right decided to align themselves to Trump and is on track to lose now. It is going to be close though.
I feel like we chose the more rational candidate. When PP was being endorsed by Elon, Jordan Peterson, etc. I felt like we were getting dangerously close to American conservatism. Carney is no saint and I’m not convinced he’s going somehow make Canada full of rainbows and sunshine, but he’s further from Trump poison than PP was and that was enough to get my support.
As an American, I’m a little jealous you guys seem to have a responsible adult in charge. I learned about his background recently and he’s a very impressive figure.
Some good news in the world, and a large fuck you to Trump and co.
It’s funny because Pierre kept telling Trudeau to resign and it was his own undoing, if he ran against Trudeau he would have won.
This is the only good thing Trump has ever accomplished. Canada was on the edge of electing a populist dipshit, and somehow Trump woke us from our slumber and reminded us that we are, in fact, better than that.
What so sweet about this is.
In Canada the patriotic ones are the left leaning party.
Canadian conservatives are American ass kissers, especially republican, in this case Trump.
But Trump is the reason carney won.
It’s so hilarious.
Australian here. I think we’re gonna take a leaf out of your book this Saturday, Canada.
To an extent, sanity won.
Canada is facing – potentially – an annexation threat while also dealing with an unwanted trade war.
Poilievre’s response: “let’s end wokeness”
His elbows were firmly on the pulse of rightfully angry Canadians. His tired message thankfully stopped resonating.
I’m relieved more than anything that the Conservatives lost.