Results: Canada just completed a Federal election without it resulting in a majority government. There are now several options available to political parties, none of them ideal. This survey explores some of the options.
Published on 05/08/2025
Even though our American members have a different political system, I hope they can grasp enough of our Canadian one to give their input. If not, N/A is always an option. It takes 172 or more seats to form a majority. As of April 30th 2025 the results are as follows LIB 169, CON 144, BQ 22, NDP 7, GRN 1. With the most seats, the LIB party will be invited to form a government but will have to form an alliance with one or more of the other parties. Other parties could form an alliance to have a coalition to defeat the LIB. Here are some of these options plus one other one I believe should be given serious consideration. Please pick which option makes sense in the current political climate.
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1.
In the previous government the LIB (Red on the map) were also in a minority and forged an alliance with the NDP (Orange on the map) to gain the total of more than 172 seats. At that time the NDP had 19 seats. Under this arrangement, several of the NDP's key policies were adopted but under the LIB banner which made the NDP appear invisible and ineffective. In the 2025 election the NDP dropped from 19 seats to 7 and their leader lost his seat. The new LIB government with 166 seats could ally with the NDP's 7 seats for a total of 173 seats to form a government. Is this a viable option?
With the loss of 12 seats the voting public has shown it is less supportive of the NDP and it should not be given the same amount of power it had in the previous parliament.
14%
293 votes
The NDP leader lost his seat and has now stepped down. If the now weakened NDP align with the LIB the NDP will lose its identity as a party even though it could still theoretically trigger a new election if the LIB party did not adopt some of the NDP policies.
14%
285 votes
The NDP is Canada's main left wing party. Under the LIB party's new leader, it has signaled a shift toward the centre as reflecting the wishes of the voting public. An alliance with the NDP may prevent this shift.
14%
287 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
31 votes
Not Applicable
64%
1344 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45% | 13 | |
| Yes. The Liberals and NDP are still focused on what is best for individuals. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Absolutely a viable and preferable option for the Liberals and NDP to work together to improve life for Canadians and protect us from Conservative policies. | 0.11% | 1 |
| I believe many NDP supporters voted Liberal this election to prevent Conservatives from forming govt. It has nothing to do with dissatisfaction with the NDP party. An unfortunate byproduct was the loss of NDP seats. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Align and prevent the right from trigger more unnecessary elections | 0.11% | 1 |
| If Carney is more of a centralist, I think he will find better support from the Bloc who dislikes the current Conservatives as they are. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Do not agree with the analyses | 0.11% | 1 |
| Yes | 0.11% | 1 |
| do not follow Candian politics | 0.11% | 1 |
| The only reason the NDP lost seats is because people voted for the Liberals to stop PeePee Polio and his crowd of right wing wanna be Trumps from getting in. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Don't care; no effect on me. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Carney has already said he won't ally with the NDP | 0.11% | 1 |
| What is the question | 0.11% | 1 |
| as of May 8 2025 Lib 169, Con 143, Bloc 23., NDP 7 Green 1 | 0.11% | 1 |
| unsure | 0.11% | 1 |
| Join with Bloc Qubecios | 0.11% | 1 |
| Wait and see. | 0.11% | 1 |
| miley cyrus | 0.11% | 1 |
| no opinion | 0.11% | 1 |
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2.
The BQ party (light blue on the map) with 22 seats could also form an alliance with the LIB to exceed the 172 seat target. The BQ party however has a mission to separate the province of Quebec from the rest of Canada and become a semi independent country (under an arrangement never quite worked out). It also wants to block the pipeline that could help Canada get its oil to markets outside of the US (97% of Canada's oil exports currently go to the US). Is an alliance between the LIB and BQ desirable?
The Canadian public would not accept a national party that aligned itself to a separatist party to remain in power.
14%
295 votes
Since the BQ's power has also diminished under the threat of Trump, when forced to pick between being a state of the US or a province within Canada, the BQ pragmatically became more closely aligned with Canadian federalism. This Canadian patriotism is likely to be short lived.
11%
229 votes
There are already separatist sentiments in western Canada and there is a distinct split between the LIB and CON west to east (see illustration). Any alliance between the LIB and BQ will further alienate western Canada. Perhaps into the claws of Trump.
10%
210 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
18 votes
Not Applicable
64%
1348 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.80% | 6 | |
| Can't say | 0.13% | 1 |
| miley cyrus | 0.13% | 1 |
| usure | 0.13% | 1 |
| after recount they nave 23 seats | 0.13% | 1 |
| What is the question? Western separatist desires sit at 30%, not a threat. | 0.13% | 1 |
| the way these are worded make none an appropriate choice. Separatists sentiments in Western Canada are actually very rare and completely non-viable. BQ is a legitimate party and any alliance which would make a majority is a good thing. | 0.13% | 1 |
| The goal of the Bloc is to protect the interests of Qu bec citizens, which often overlap with those of other Canadians. This could be a positive alliance for both the Liberals and the BQ. | 0.13% | 1 |
| Don't care; no effect on me. | 0.13% | 1 |
| They re called The Bloq not BQ! | 0.13% | 1 |
| Alberta is a not going to separate no matter how much La Smith begs. I doubt the Bloc is interested in aligns with anyone except itself. | 0.13% | 1 |
| They want it both ways - separate yet, ROC remains stuck with the bills | 0.13% | 1 |
| In Canadian political history the Bloc has worked with parties of all stripes. These answer options show both bias and a distinctly limited perspective. | 0.13% | 1 |
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3.
The LIB party is close to the 172 seat majority and, with the opposition parties in a more weakened condition, it could decide it has enough of a mandate to go it alone. It ran its campaign almost solely as the only party and leader who could fight back against the threat of Trump's tariffs and desire to annex Canada. Is going it alone a desirable option?
Even if the opposition parties are not currently in a position to trigger another election anytime soon, the mere threat of one could influence how resolute the minority LIB government is in dealing with Trump.
11%
234 votes
Even though the LIB party "won" on the single issue of Trump, there were many other issues that other parties ran on and sooner or later an alliance of some sort would have to be formed. Minority governments are never desirable or long lasting.
16%
341 votes
Mark Carney, the new LIB leader is new to the job, has little political experience, has a minority government and has Trump's support as Canada's new prime minister (for reasons not in Canada's best interests). The Carney government is very vulnerable during this learning curve.
13%
278 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
28 votes
Not Applicable
64%
1345 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14% | 10 | |
| Carney is the right person to deal with Trump | 0.11% | 1 |
| Can't say | 0.11% | 1 |
| Minority governments are highly desirable as it compels people to work together and create legislation less likely to be discarded by a following government. Majorities in Canada are false, not representing 50% or more of the people. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Not sure | 0.11% | 1 |
| I believe Carney is more of a centralist and will choose to try to work other parties rather than this BS one side/other side baloney that Trudeau and PP embrace. | 0.11% | 1 |
| On that Press conference with Trump in The White-house Carney was like a weak timid mouse, don't you think? | 0.11% | 1 |
| It always makes me laugh when people say Carney has no political experience. He has been dealing with both Canadian and British politicians for years. If that is not political experence I don't know what is. nlexperience | 0.11% | 1 |
| TDS | 0.11% | 1 |
| Don't care; no effect on me. | 0.11% | 1 |
| The Liberals will govern in a manner that helps Canadians. Every MP is free to vote with or against their bills. Their minority is strong, and the country would punish any parties that forced another election in the near future. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Don't agree with any of the above | 0.11% | 1 |
| again, the wording doesn't allow a proper response. btw, Carney did not have just one single campaign issue, he had a well-rounded campaign as much as any other party | 0.11% | 1 |
| No real answer to might be a question | 0.11% | 1 |
| Liberals have 169 after recounts | 0.11% | 1 |
| unsure | 0.11% | 1 |
| None of the above. | 0.11% | 1 |
| miley cyrus | 0.11% | 1 |
| If they are like the us democrat party liberals yourselves are screwed | 0.11% | 1 |
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4.
The option I favor at the present time is for the two main parties (LIB Red and CON Dark Blue) to work together under a Unity Agreement where their policies can align for the benefit of Canada as a whole at least until the relationship between Canada and the US has become more clear. Is this a desirable option?
In combination, the LIB and CON parties represent the choice of approx 85% of the voting public. This alignment will add much needed stability to Canada's political landscape it the current turmoil.
15%
325 votes
The policies of the two main parties are not so dissimilar that such a pact could not be worked out and remain in place at least until the election would ordinarily have been called in October or November 2025.
11%
234 votes
The leader of the CON party may yet lose his seat whereas the leader of the LIB has just gained his. For the good of the country the two leaders should combine their knowledge, skills and abilities and put party politics to one side so as to present a united Canada to the US and other countries.
14%
289 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
34 votes
Not Applicable
65%
1357 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25% | 11 | |
| On that Press conference with Trump in The White-house Carney was like a weak timid mouse, don't you think? | 0.11% | 1 |
| Let the party that won lead | 0.11% | 1 |
| It would be outstanding if these two parties could work together. Conservatives, and Poilievre especially, have alienated every other party, engaged in insults, innuendo, and lies, and shown they will not work with anyone else. | 0.11% | 1 |
| I think the Lib and Cons are too far apart ideologically to support each other's ideas or plans. NDP. Green or even Bloq would be a alliance.. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Not a desireable option. Liberals and conservatives are so different they can't align. | 0.11% | 1 |
| **** the liberals! | 0.11% | 1 |
| It will never happen, because the con party doesn t like sharing power, or compromising at all, but it s nice to dream, isn t it. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Nobody in Canada want's a NAZI close to power. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Lib & NDP. Screw the Cons | 0.11% | 1 |
| The system is rigged - no equal representation given that that numerous seats number -50,000 whilst others are +100,000 ... that needs to be dealt with first. | 0.11% | 1 |
| No! Any Coalition is a betrayal to the people! | 0.11% | 1 |
| I'm not sure Carney and Poilievre or Scheer could work together very well. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Poilievre must step down | 0.11% | 1 |
| Rubbish. I would never want to see the Cons allied with the Libs. Their festering malignant form of government is not for me in any form. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Horrible idea | 0.11% | 1 |
| Don't care; no effect on me. | 0.11% | 1 |
| The Liberals and Conservatives are ideologically too far apart for this too work. Their supporters would be angry with such an arrangement. No deal. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Not a great option. The duty of the opposition is to audit and questikn decisions being made on behalf of the people. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Con have 143 after recounts | 0.11% | 1 |
| do not ever join with the Cons | 0.11% | 1 |
| LOL, never gonna happen | 0.11% | 1 |
| miley cyrus | 0.11% | 1 |
| Can't say | 0.11% | 1 |
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5.
Which of the four options presented make sense at the present time?If you have another suggestion, please comment. An alliance between the LIB and the NDP.
9%
195 votes
An alliance between the LIB and the BQ.
6%
119 votes
A go it alone minority government with no coalition.
10%
203 votes
A Unity Agreement between the LIB and CON parties at least until the current chaos diminishes.
16%
332 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
22 votes
Not Applicable
62%
1309 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15% | 10 | |
| Can't say | 0.11% | 1 |
| Canola farmers enjoying China's tariffs? | 0.11% | 1 |
| Fart. | 0.11% | 1 |
| miley cyrus | 0.11% | 1 |
| The ruling party may see a few getting offers to cross the floor, which has been done before. | 0.11% | 1 |
| none of the above make sense--this was an election very much like the 2020 election in the USA -was not free and fair ' | 0.11% | 1 |
| On that Press conference with Trump in The White-house Carney was like a weak timid mouse, don't you think? | 0.11% | 1 |
| Carney may want to go it alone and have an informal alliance with another party. | 0.11% | 1 |
| Block conservatives and NDP should band together to prevent the Liberals from continuing to destroy Canada the way they have been doing for 10 years. | 0.11% | 1 |
| another election | 0.11% | 1 |
| none of above | 0.11% | 1 |
| A coalition between conservatives and block to form a majority | 0.11% | 1 |
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