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West Australian
04-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
NICOLA SMITH: Australian and Canadian elections confirm Trump embrace is ‘kiss of death'
After the Australian and Canadian elections, US President Donald Trump's embrace was 'confirmed as the kiss of death', said former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in the hours after Labor's overwhelming victory. The parallels between Labor and Canada's centre-left Liberals, who were heading for almost certain defeat before an anti-Trump backlash, should not be overstated in Australia's cost-of-living centred campaign. But Mr Matteo, a friend of newly elected Anthony Albanese, is correct that for any democratic leader contesting an election under the cloud of mounting global crises, the maverick US President is inevitably the third candidate in the room. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, who like Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat, did not seek to be a copycat Trump and consistently shut down the suggestion. But he fell into the trap of touting populist Trump-like policies that appealed to the Coalition's base but drew obvious comparisons with the US President that the majority of the public did not want to embrace. The global outrage in late February over the display of ugly power in the Oval Office to humiliate Ukraine's wartime President Volodymyr Zelensky was a pivotal moment in the Australian election before it officially began. As Australians joined other nations in dismay and shock, it was the point when even the hint of Trumpian policies became politically toxic. Mr Dutton called out Mr Trump's suggestion Ukraine was responsible for Russia's invasion as 'just wrong', but it came only weeks after he invoked MAGA-style politics by appointing Jacinta Nampijinpa Price as the shadow minister for government efficiency. The echoes of the harsh tactics of Elon-Musk's DOGE drive were sealed further by the Coalition's pledge to slash the public service and crack down on officials working from home – a plan so unpopular it prompted a mid-campaign backflip. In the final days before the poll, Mr Dutton backtracked on the culture wars tone of his campaign launch vow to stamp out 'indoctrination' in the classroom, perhaps sensing the public mood. But it was already too late to shake off the Trump-shaped shadow hovering over his campaign. Even before the results rolled in on Saturday night, Coalition spokesman Senator James Paterson had conceded the Trump factor had been a 'significant' factor in the election. And it was an open goal that Labor played fully to its advantage, consistently accusing Mr Dutton of lazy and borrowed Trump-lite policies, of Americanising healthcare and darkening the Coalition brand. 'Australians have chosen the Australian way…because we are proud of who we are and all that we have done together in this country. We do not need to beg or borrow or copy from anywhere else,' said Mr Albanese in his victory speech, continuing the theme. The ten per cent tariff slapped on Australian exports to the US could have hurt Labor's chances in the opening days of the campaign, but ultimately fed into its narrative as a steady hand in turbulent times. Australia's people had voted for 'Australian values' of kindness, courage, 'aspiration and opportunity for all,' Mr Albanese said to a cheering crowd on Saturday night. 'In this time of global uncertainty Australians have chosen optimism and determination … looking out for each other while building for the future.' When voters around the world are rejecting the anxiety and unpredictability of the Trumpian doctrine, it was a message Mr Dutton failed to deliver, and that Australians needed to hear.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Stunner: Canadian conservative leader loses his own seat
Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his own seat in the country's Parliament following his party's defeat in its federal elections Monday. Poilievre's Conservatives had been the favorite for months to win the Canadian elections after a decade of Liberal Party rule and growing opposition to now-former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. But the Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a victory and Poilievre also lost his own seat he's held for 20 years. Liberal Bruce Fanjoy was projected by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to defeat Poilievre for the seat by about 3,800 votes, based on preliminary results. He claimed just over a majority of the vote in the rural Ottawa area. The results from Monday's election show a major turnaround from what had been expected at the start of the year. Polling throughout much of 2024 and into 2025 showed the Conservatives favored to take power and Poilievre likely to become prime minister. But that changed after President Trump took office and implemented wide-ranging tariffs on many countries, including Canada. He also irked many Canadians with repeated calls to make Canada the 51st state, saying as recently as last week that he isn't 'trolling' with his statements about it. The Liberals sought to portray the election as about which leader will stand up most strongly to Trump and argued that Poilievre wouldn't adequately do so. Poilievre has pushed back on comparisons to Trump, but critics have argued similarities exist with his 'Canada First' approach and support for placing some limits on immigration levels. But defenders have noted that Poilievre is more liberal on a number of issues, including support for Canada's current health care system and abortion rights. Carney, who took over following Trudeau's resignation and has now won his own term as leader, warned in remarks after his victory that Trump is 'trying to break us,' but that will not happen. Despite the Liberals' win, whether the party will win a majority in the Parliament of have a minority government requiring them to work with other parties is uncertain as remaining votes are counted. The party would need to win 172 seats in the 343-seat body for a majority. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Stunner: Canadian conservative leader loses his own seat
Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his own seat in the country's Parliament following his party's defeat in its federal elections Monday. Poilievre's Conservatives had been the favorite for months to win the Canadian elections after a decade of Liberal Party rule and growing opposition to now-former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. But the Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a victory and Poilievre also lost his own seat he's held for 20 years. Liberal Bruce Fanjoy was projected by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to defeat Poilievre for the seat by about 3,800 votes, based on preliminary results. He claimed just over a majority of the vote in the rural Ottawa area. The results from Monday's election show a major turnaround from what had been expected at the start of the year. Polling throughout much of 2024 and into 2025 showed the Conservatives favored to take power and Poilievre likely to become prime minister. But that changed after President Trump took office and implemented wide-ranging tariffs on many countries, including Canada. He also irked many Canadians with repeated calls to make Canada the 51 st state, saying as recently as last week that he isn't 'trolling' with his statements about it. The Liberals sought to portray the election as about which leader will stand up most strongly to Trump and argued that Poilievre wouldn't adequately do so. Poilievre has pushed back on comparisons to Trump, but critics have argued similarities exist with his 'Canada First' approach and support for placing some limits on immigration levels. But defenders have noted that Poilievre is more liberal on a number of issues, including support for Canada's current health care system and abortion rights. Carney, who took over following Trudeau's resignation and has now won his own term as leader, warned in remarks after his victory that Trump is 'trying to break us,' but that will not happen. Despite the Liberals' win, whether the party will win a majority in the Parliament of have a minority government requiring them to work with other parties is uncertain as remaining votes are counted. The party would need to win 172 seats in the 343-seat body for a majority.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Canadian opposition leader Poilievre loses parliamentary seat, CBC projects
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is projected to have lost his seat in the House of Commons, according to public broadcaster CBC. The report of Poilievre's defeat in an Ottawa-area riding (constituency) came after his party was defeated nationwide by Mark Carney's Liberal Party. Before President Donald Trump returned to power in the neighbouring US, Poilievre and his Conservatives were predicted to win at the Canadian polls. But new trade tariffs issued by Trump - coupled with his threats to make Canada the 51st American state - appear to have changed the race. In his seat, Poilievre also faced a challenge from local advocates wanting to change an electoral system. Liberal Party candidate Bruce Fanjoy is projected by CBC to win the Carleton seat that Poilievre held for two decades. There has been no immediate reaction from Poilievre. Earlier on Tuesday morning - while conceding the election as a whole to Carney - he described the nationwide results as a "virtual tie" and said he wanted Canadians to come together to "hold the government to account". The Conservatives are set to remain in opposition as the second-largest party. Like the Liberals, they saw a significant rise in their share of the national vote compared to four years ago - despite Poilievre's projected result being a personal blow. Ahead of the race, local media outlets suggested he could struggle in his riding - but the Conservative party largely dismissed the threats. He was opposed by a protest group, the Longest Ballot Committee, which advocates for the abolition of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system. The group registered dozens of challengers in the riding, which some media predicted could make the seat harder for Poilievre to win. Some 90 other candidates appeared on the ballot alongside Poilievre in the Carleton riding - giving voters a long ballot to vote on. As a conservative, Poilievre also struggled to maintain distance from Trump. Poilievre previously praised the US president, but sought to highlight their differences after Trump intensified his trade war. Poilievre, who hails from Calgary, Alberta, had held his seat since 2005. He was the youngest MP at the time he was elected. The 45-year-old rose to power in 2022 when he won a landslide victory to become leader of the Conservative Party. LIVE: Follow BBC's coverage of the election RESULTS: How Canada voted - in charts ANALYSIS: Why Carney's Liberals won - and the Conservatives lost WATCH: How Canada's election night unfolded PROFILE: Who is Mark Carney, Canada's new PM? VOTERS: How I decided who gets my vote US VIEW: A turnaround victory made possible by Trump
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre loses seat in Canadian parliament
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is projected to have lost his seat in the House of Commons, according to public broadcaster CBC. The report of Poilievre's defeat in an Ottawa-area riding (constituency) came after his party was defeated nationwide by Mark Carney's Liberal President Donald Trump returned to power in the neighbouring US, Poilievre and his Conservatives were predicted to win at the Canadian polls. But new trade tariffs issued by Trump - coupled with his threats to make Canada the 51st American state - appear to have changed the his seat, Poilievre also faced a challenge from local advocates wanting to change an electoral system. Liberal Party candidate Bruce Fanjoy is projected by CBC to win the Carleton seat that Poilievre held for two decades. There has been no immediate reaction from on Tuesday morning - while conceding the election as a whole to Carney - he described the nationwide results as a "virtual tie" and said he wanted Canadians to come together to "hold the government to account".The Conservatives are set to remain in opposition as the second-largest party. Like the Liberals, they saw a significant rise in their share of the national vote compared to four years ago - despite Poilievre's projected result being a personal of the race, local media outlets suggested he could struggle in his riding - but the Conservative party largely dismissed the was opposed by a protest group, the Longest Ballot Committee, which advocates for the abolition of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system. The group registered dozens of challengers in the riding, which some media predicted could make the seat harder for Poilievre to win. Some 90 other candidates appeared on the ballot alongside Poilievre in the Carleton riding - giving voters a long ballot to vote on. As a conservative, Poilievre also struggled to maintain distance from Trump. Poilievre previously praised the US president, but sought to highlight their differences after Trump intensified his trade war. Poilievre, who hails from Calgary, Alberta, had held his seat since 2005. He was the youngest MP at the time he was elected. The 45-year-old rose to power in 2022 when he won a landslide victory to become leader of the Conservative Party. LIVE: Follow BBC's coverage of the electionRESULTS: How Canada voted - in chartsANALYSIS: Why Carney's Liberals won - and the Conservatives lostWATCH: How Canada's election night unfoldedPROFILE: Who is Mark Carney, Canada's new PM?VOTERS: How I decided who gets my voteUS VIEW: A turnaround victory made possible by Trump
