Canada elections: How Mark Carney pulled off ‘Mission Impossible’

Justin Trudeau’s political brand, once associated with youthful optimism and progressive momentum, had become a liability by early 2025. After nearly a decade as Prime Minister, Trudeau faced plummeting approval ratings, fueled by high food prices, a worsening housing crisis, and lingering ethics scandals. Internal dissent within the Liberal Party reached a breaking point, culminating in Trudeau’s resignation in January.