Canadian conservative leader Poilievre projected to lose seat to Liberal Fanjoy

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suffered a surprising defeat in the recent federal election, losing his parliamentary seat to Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy after more than two decades in office. The state-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) projected Poilievre’s loss, but the final outcome of the election, whether the Liberals will secure a minority or majority mandate, remains uncertain due to the pause in counting special ballots by Elections Canada.

Fanjoy, a former business and marketing professional who resides in a carbon-neutral house in Manotick, a suburb of Ottawa, is set to replace Poilievre in Parliament. In response to his victory, Fanjoy emphasized the importance of self-care and unity in a social media post, stating, “We have to look out for ourselves, and we have to take care of each other. Let’s get to work.”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party, delivered a victory speech that seemed to address the contentious relationship with the United States under former President Donald Trump. Carney criticized Trump’s tariff policies as a “betrayal” and warned against attempts to undermine Canada’s sovereignty. He affirmed, “America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. These are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so America can own us. That will never… ever happen.”

The defeat of Poilievre, who initially appeared poised to succeed former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, marks a significant shift in the political landscape. Despite Poilievre’s efforts to frame the election as a referendum on Trudeau’s leadership, he failed to garner enough support. Trump’s involvement in the campaign, particularly his trade policies and rhetoric about annexing Canada, likely influenced the outcome in favor of Carney and the Liberals.

The election results reflect a broader narrative of geopolitical tensions and the impact of foreign relations on domestic politics. As Canada navigates a new chapter under Carney’s leadership, the country faces challenges and opportunities in shaping its future trajectory on the world stage.

Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.