Liberals Regain Control in Canada's Election, 59 Seats Change Hands

Canada's 2025 federal election saw significant twists and an unusually high rate of seat changes, with the Liberal Party, led by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, narrowly increasing its seat count after post-election recounts and validation processes. The Liberals regained a seat in Milton East–Halton Hills South following a recount, bringing them to 169 seats, just shy of a majority, while the Conservatives dropped to 143. Seventeen percent of seats changed hands, the highest rate in recent years, with several party leaders—including the Conservative and NDP leaders—losing their own seats. The NDP suffered severe losses, falling below the threshold for official party status, while the Bloc Québécois and Greens retained some representation. Media projections of a Liberal victory before all votes were counted led to misinformation on social media, but Elections Canada independently certified the results. The dynamic and unpredictable election reflected shifts in voter sentiment and the impact of newly redrawn electoral boundaries.