“The ‘Trump effect’ led Canadians to choose continuity over change, and technocracy over populism” – expert comments on why Canadians chose Liberal
After the Liberal party’s stunning political turnaround in the 2025 Canadian Election earlier this week, politics and international relations expert, Dr Chris Zebrowski, comments on what swayed the Canadian public towards government newcomer, Mark Carney.
“Trade between the USA and Canada is very highly integrated. Canadians have voted Carney into government under the expectation that his distinguished expertise in matters of international economics will assist in navigating the economic and political challenges presented by the Trump administration’s trade war.
“The most remarkable facet of the Canadian election has been the impact of Trump’s tariff threats on bolstering the Liberal party of Canada. It recovered more than 25 points (on current numbers) to push past the Conservatives, who were widely anticipated to win. The ‘trump effect’ led Canadians to choose continuity over change, and technocracy over populism.”
Carney delivered a strong victory speech on Tuesday morning, stating “Who’s ready to stand up for Canada with me?’ – Dr Zebrowski explains how quickly the new Canadian Prime Minister will have to act though to stop his public support from waning soon after his success.
“The challenges facing Carney are pretty formidable. Urgent action will be required to protect the Canadian economy from the worst outcomes of Trump’s trade war, and, if present polls are correct, Carney will need to do this from the weakened position of a minority government. If Carney delays in restoring confidence in the Canadian economy his public support could quickly evaporate."
To arrange an interview with Dr Chris Zebrowski, email the Public Relations team or call 01509 222224.
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: 25/66
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After the Liberal party’s stunning political turnaround in the 2025 Canadian Election earlier this week, politics and international relations expert, Dr Chris Zebrowski, comments on what swayed the Canadian public towards government newcomer, Mark Carney.
“Trade between the USA and Canada is very highly integrated. Canadians have voted Carney into government under the expectation that his distinguished expertise in matters of international economics will assist in navigating the economic and political challenges presented by the Trump administration’s trade war.
“The most remarkable facet of the Canadian election has been the impact of Trump’s tariff threats on bolstering the Liberal party of Canada. It recovered more than 25 points (on current numbers) to push past the Conservatives, who were widely anticipated to win. The ‘trump effect’ led Canadians to choose continuity over change, and technocracy over populism.”
Carney delivered a strong victory speech on Tuesday morning, stating “Who’s ready to stand up for Canada with me?’ – Dr Zebrowski explains how quickly the new Canadian Prime Minister will have to act though to stop his public support from waning soon after his success.
“The challenges facing Carney are pretty formidable. Urgent action will be required to protect the Canadian economy from the worst outcomes of Trump’s trade war, and, if present polls are correct, Carney will need to do this from the weakened position of a minority government. If Carney delays in restoring confidence in the Canadian economy his public support could quickly evaporate."
To arrange an interview with Dr Chris Zebrowski, email the Public Relations team or call 01509 222224.
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: 25/66
Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme and named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the 2025 QS World University Rankings – the ninth year running.
Loughborough is ranked 6th in The UK Complete University Guide 2025, 10th in the Guardian University League Table 2025 and 10th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Loughborough was also named University of the Year for Sport in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 - the fourth time it has been awarded the prestigious title.
Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’, and in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 over 90% of its research was rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Loughborough University London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities. It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
