Canadian PM Carney's Liberals win election

WASHINGTON, Apr 29 (AP): The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party has won Canada's federal election. The victory Monday capped a dramatic turnaround for the Liberals fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to Canada's economy and sovereignty.

The Liberals looked headed for defeat after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down earlier this year amid rising food and housing prices and soaring immigration.

But U.S. President Donald Trump began threatening Canada's economy and sovereignty, infuriating Canadians and generating a surge in nationalism that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power.

The country is also grappling with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver. The tragedy prompted the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues.

The first non-Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694, and the former head of Canada's central bank, in January entered the race to be Canada's next prime minister following Trudeau's resignation.

Carney's Liberal Party has been projected to win more of Parliament's 343 seats than the Conservatives. But it wasn't clear yet if the Liberals will win an outright majority, which would allow them to pass legislation without needing help.

Mark Carney's Liberals win election, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects The win Monday caps a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats and trade war.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster, said the Liberals will win more of Parliament's 343 seats than the Conservatives. It wasn't clear yet if the Liberals will win an outright majority, which would allow them to pass legislation without needing help.

The Liberals looked headed for a crushing defeat until the American president started attacking Canada's economy and threatening its sovereignty, suggesting it should become the 51st state.