Canada Election 202: Liberals Edge Toward Majority as Polls Tighten in Final Hours
With just days until Canada’s federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals are projected to secure a narrow majority, according to final YouGov MRP modeling The party is forecasted to win 162-204 seats, with a central estimate of 185-enough to surpass the 172-seat threshold for control of the House of Commons However, Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre remain competitive, polling at 39% nationally to the Liberals’ 42%, raising the possibility of a hung parliament if late swings materialize
The campaign, dominated by U.S.-Canada trade tensions and economic security, has seen smaller parties struggle. The NDP risks losing nearly all its seats, including leader Jagmeet Singh’s Burnaby Central constituency Regional divides have sharpened, with both major parties pledging to boost energy sectors and defense spending while reducing reliance on the U.S.-a key issue after Donald Trump’s tariff threats
Polls show the tightest two-party race since 1, with strategic voting appeals intensifying. “This election will decide whether Carney gets unchecked power or a balanced Parliament,” Singh warned supporters Results will hinge on urban battlegrounds and whether Conservative gains in the popular vote translate into seat wins
Voting concludes April 2, with live results tracking expected to extend into early Tuesday
