Ottawa, April 29 (NationPress) The Liberal Party of Canada is poised to maintain its leadership under Prime Minister Mark Carney following a fiercely contested election that received an unexpected advantage from US President Donald Trump. His actions have sparked a surge of nationalism in a nation typically characterized by its modest demeanor.

In a gracious concession, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged his defeat and offered his congratulations early on Tuesday, solidifying Carney's victory.

Upon declaring his triumph, Carney stated, "We will create a self-sufficient future for our magnificent country."

As of 3 a.m. (12:30 p.m. in India), with ballots still being counted, it remained uncertain if the Liberal Party would secure a majority.

The party has claimed 150 seats and is leading in 17 others, potentially achieving a total of 167 seats, just six short of a majority in the 343-member House of Commons.

Previously, it held 152 seats in the last parliament.

The Conservative Party has won 132 seats and is in the lead for 13 more, totaling 145 likely seats.

The National Democratic Party, led by Khalistan sympathizer Jagmeet Singh, faced a significant setback, winning only five seats and leading in two, while Singh himself was defeated.

Earlier this year, the Liberal Party appeared on the brink of a significant loss until Trump reignited their campaign by initiating a tariff war against Canada and threatening annexation.

Support for the party grew as a demonstration of resistance against Trump, which revitalized national pride.

In reaction, many Canadians shifted their support to the Liberal Party, viewing it as more capable of confronting Trump than the Conservative Party, whose ideology often aligned with the US President's.

The party benefited from the resignation of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who had lost popularity, paving the way for Carney.

Carney, a newcomer to electoral politics, is a technocrat who previously served as the governor of central banks in both Britain and Canada during challenging economic periods.

Both Carney and Poilievre delivered messages of unity and optimism.

Poilievre offered his collaboration in "achieving a trade agreement that resolves these tariffs while safeguarding the sovereignty of Canada and its citizens."

Carney, who commended Poilievre on his election, remarked, "Let us move beyond the division and resentment of the past. We are all Canadians, and my administration will serve and collaborate with everyone."

Regarding relations with Washington, he stated, "When I meet with President Trump, it will be to discuss the future of our economic and security ties between two sovereign nations."

He expressed his intent to reduce Canada's reliance on the US.

Trump, who previously mocked Trudeau by referring to him as the "governor of the 51st state" of the US, has adopted a more measured approach towards Carney, indicating a willingness to work with him.