As the dust settles from the 2025 federal election in Canada, the results indicate a significant continuation of Conservative dominance in Alberta, while the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, is projected to secure a fourth consecutive term in office. The election, held on April 28, 2025, saw candidates across the country vying for the opportunity to lead the nation, with millions of Canadians casting their votes.
Over the past 37 days, candidates have campaigned vigorously, and LiveWire Calgary has been at the forefront, providing live updates on election results from Calgary, Alberta, and beyond. Key electoral districts in Calgary included Calgary McKnight, where Liberal MP George Chahal faced Conservative candidate Dalwinder Gill. In Calgary Crowfoot, Conservative MP Pat Kelly held a leaning lead against Liberal candidate Shahnaz Munir. Meanwhile, neck-and-neck races were observed in Calgary Centre, with Conservative MP Greg McLean competing against Liberal Lindsay Luhnau, and in Calgary Skyview, where Conservative candidate Amanpreet Singh Gill squared off against Liberal Hafeez Malik.
In Edmonton, several districts such as Edmonton Centre, Gateway, Griesbach, Manning, Northwest, Riverbend, and Southeast were hotly contested by candidates from the Conservative, Liberal, and New Democratic Parties. A total of 172 seats are required for a majority in the House of Commons, and the results were anticipated to start rolling in around 5 p.m. Mountain Time as polls began to close across the nation.
As the election unfolded, Alberta remained a Conservative stronghold, with the party projected to take 31 of the 33 called ridings, leading in the remaining four. Despite hopes from the Liberals for a breakthrough, their gains were limited. The Liberals did manage to secure a single seat in Edmonton but were trailing in several Calgary ridings, where they hoped to capitalize on a rise in support against a backdrop of declining NDP favorability.
In Calgary Centre, Conservative Greg McLean faced a tight contest with Liberal Lindsay Luhnau. This riding had flipped to the Conservatives in 2019 by a margin of 20,000 votes, and the Liberals were hopeful for a comeback. In Calgary Confederation, Jeremy Nixon represented the Conservatives against Corey Hogan for the Liberals, with early polls indicating a toss-up.
Calgary Skyview, previously held by the Liberals, saw Hafeez Malik trying to maintain the seat against Conservative Amanpreet Gill. Meanwhile, in Edmonton Centre, the Liberals retained one of their few seats in Alberta through candidate Eleanor Olszewski, who triumphed following the resignation of former MP Randy Boissonnault amid controversy.
In a broader context, the 2025 election marked a significant moment for the New Democratic Party (NDP). Jagmeet Singh, the party leader, announced his resignation after the election results showed a collapse in party support. Singh, who has led the NDP for over seven years, conceded his own riding of Burnaby Central, where he was trailing behind Liberal candidate Wade Chang. His decision to step down reflects the party's struggles, particularly with vote splitting that allowed both Conservatives and Liberals to gain ground in traditionally NDP strongholds.
Singh expressed his gratitude to supporters and congratulated Carney on his projected victory. The NDP's challenges were echoed by party officials, who noted that many voters who might have supported them were swayed by fears of a Conservative government, leading them to choose the Liberals instead.
In Ontario, the election results were equally mixed for the Liberals. David Lametti, a former cabinet minister, acknowledged the divisions within the electorate, particularly with tight races in the province. The Liberals faced the potential of losing as many as ten seats, a stark contrast to their earlier predictions of a strong showing.
In the heart of Toronto, Conservative Roman Baber was leading in York Centre, a significant shift in a region that has historically leaned Liberal. This shift was indicative of the changing political landscape, with volunteers and supporters expressing cautious optimism about the possibility of a minority government.
Notably, Liberal Chrystia Freeland, who had resigned from her position in December 2024, was projected to win her seat in University-Rosedale. Her return to Parliament is seen as a pivotal moment for the party, which had struggled in the months leading up to the election.
Green Party co-Leader Elizabeth May is also projected to win re-election in Saanich-Gulf Islands, a testament to her enduring support in the region. May's victory speech included a congratulatory message to Carney, highlighting the broader implications of the election results for Canadian politics.
As the election concluded, the results underscored the complexities of Canadian political dynamics. The Conservatives solidified their position in Alberta, while the Liberals managed to hold onto power nationally despite challenges. The NDP's struggles signal a potential shift in voter sentiment, with many Canadians navigating their choices amid fears and uncertainties about the future.
The 2025 federal election not only determined the immediate political landscape but also set the stage for future electoral battles, as parties reassess their strategies and voter outreach efforts in the wake of these results.
