Canada Elections 2025: In a dramatic political shift, the New Democratic Party (NDP) witnessed a defeat in the 2025 Canadian federal elections, winning only seven seats out of 343 that were contested, resulting in losing its national party status. Party leader Jagmeet Singh, known to be a Khalistan sympathiser, announced his resignation after losing his stronghold seat of Burnaby Central in British Columbia.

Worst Performance Since Formation

The NDP, which had captured 24 seats in the 2021 polls, experienced a record collapse, securing just seven seats, well short of the 12-seat mark needed to maintain national party status. The dismal showing represents the party's worst election performance in decades.

Singh, the leader of the NDP for eight years and one of the most influential voices supporting the Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau, acknowledged defeat late on Monday evening after results indicated that he had lost to Liberal candidate Wade Chang by more than 7,000 votes. Early projections also saw Conservative candidate James Yan leading. The controversial politician due to his alleged support for Khalistani separatists, had already attracted criticism from both local and foreign circles. His backing of the ousting of Indian diplomats, demand for a ban on the RSS in Canada, and accusations against India in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar had stoked heightened diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and New Delhi. Singh's loss is a big blow to the pro-Khalistan lobby in Canada, which had long been hiding behind the garb of political activism and had been known to enjoy close contacts with the NDP leadership.

Jagmeet Singh said he would step down as party leader once an interim leader is named. Admitted the defeat of the party, terming it a "disappointing night for New Democrats," yet added, "we are only defeated when we stop fighting." He termed it an "honour of my life" to have led the NDP. He also posted on X, calling it "Honour of my life", and congratulated Mark Carney for his win.

 Liberal Party Takes Back Power 

The Liberal Party, with Mark Carney at the helm, made a dramatic comeback to take power, even though it was a hard fight against the Conservatives. Liberals led the popular vote with over 43% support.  Carney, a one-time central banker, became the rallying point amidst increasing international worry over U.S. President Donald Trump's rising rhetoric on annexation and trade wars. Addressing party supporters, Carney stated, “We must represent all Canadians and protect our country’s sovereignty from foreign and domestic threats. I thank the people for their trust.”

According to the Canada Elections Results website, Liberals are ahead in 165 ridings, and Conservatives are ahead in 147. Bloc Québécois is ahead in 23, NDP in 7, and Greens in 1. None of the People's Party of Canada (PPC) or other minor parties have taken any seats so far. The final figures leave Canada once more with a minority government, with the Liberals needing to secure broader support to reach the 172-seat majority threshold.