Helena Hanson

2 weeks ago | narcity.com | Helena Hanson

Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May swapped speeches for songs on election night, delivering on all the good vibes when she performed a duet with her husband, John Kidder, on stage at the party's headquarters. While now-Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a passionate speech focused on Canada's relationship with the United States and Leader of the Opposition Pierre Poilievre vowed to "continue fighting" for Canadians, May opted for a slightly more casual tone.

2 weeks ago | mtlblog.com | Helena Hanson

Canada's 2025 election results are continuing to trickle in, and although Liberal Leader Mark Carney will be Canada's next prime minister; you might be wondering what else could have been. In line with Canada's real 2025 federal election, thousands of students across the country voted in their own fake election, and the results might not necessarily be what you'd expect.

2 weeks ago | narcity.com | Helena Hanson

New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced he will step down after a disappointing election night that saw the party lose the majority of its seats and fall short of official party status. As of early Tuesday morning, the NDP was elected or leading in just seven ridings, down from the 24 seats it held before this election campaign. The result leaves the party without the 12 seats needed for official party status in the House of Commons.

2 weeks ago | narcity.com | Helena Hanson

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed an enthusiastic crowd in Ottawa early on Tuesday morning, shortly after the Liberals were projected to form the next federal government. As of around 4:30 a.m. on April 29, votes were still being tallied in several parts of the country, and it remains unclear whether the Liberals will form a majority or minority government.

2 weeks ago | mtlblog.com | Helena Hanson

Millions of Canadians will head to the polls on Monday, April 28, to vote in Canada's 2025 federal election — but many voters will still be figuring out exactly where they stand. This year's election is being driven by significant issues like inflation, housing affordability, the economy, immigration, health care, and the growing impact of U.S. politics on Canada, with Donald Trump and trade tensions particularly in the spotlight.