‘He Can Handle Trump’: Expert Weighs In on Canada PM Mark Carney’s Smashing Majority Win

The Liberal Party of Canada, led by the country's Prime Minister Mark Carney, recently won enough seats to form a majority government in the parliament.

This allows Carney to exercise more power to make decisions and pass laws.

The win comes after dramatic political shifts and special election victories. Securing 174 seats in the House of Commons of Canada -- just two above the number required to form a majority government -- Carney and his party entered a new and important phase, letting him hold a stronger position to deal with President Donald Trump on key issues.

The CNN reports that Carney has secured a clear majority in Canada’s parliament after his Liberal Party won three by-elections on Monday, April 13. This not only showed his grip over leadership, but also gave him more control over the government.

Liberal candidate Danielle Martin won the University-Rosedale seat, while Doly Begum won in Scarborough Southwest.

These two wins, along with a narrow victory in Quebec's Terrebonne, helped the Liberal Party of Canada reach 174 seats in the 343-member House of Commons.

This allows it to pass laws without needing support from other parties.

Following this win, Carney shared a message on X, claiming that voters have trusted his government’s plan.

“Tonight, voters have placed their trust in our new government's plan. We accept that support with humility, determination, and a clear understanding of what this moment demands.” He wrote.

Carney’s became Canada’s Prime Minister in 2025 as he replaced Justin Trudeau.

However, he was often seen as a political outsider, because prior to entering politics, he led both the Bank of England and Canada’s central bank, earning economic experience over political skill.

After securing his place as the country's Prime Minister, Carney faced a challenging situation amid public angst over trade tensions with Trump.

Such a situation arose after Trump's tariff policies and comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state.

Speaking at a recent Liberal Party event, Carney addressed these issues.

He said Canada would stay strong and united, and no one could take that away. “United, we will build a Canada for all, a Canada [so] strong that no one can ever take [it] away,” Carney said.

During his speech, Carney also promised to reduce Canada’s dependence on the United States.

Many experts, including Andrew McDougall, assistant professor at the University of Toronto, have shown trust in Carney for his capabilities in dealing with Trump confidently.

“Carney has done a fairly good job showing Canadians he can handle Trump,” McDougall told USA Today.

McDougall further stated that the election victories have put Carney in a strong position. “He will be able to pass legislation without having to go to the opposition to secure enough votes,” the professor said.