Canada's Liberals win minority government; Carney says old relationship with US 'is over'

Parliament Hill is reflected on the window of a museum on the eve of a federal election, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada April 27, 2025. REUTERS/Amber Bracken

OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in the country's election on Monday, but fell short of the majority government he had wanted to help him negotiate tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Liberals were leading or elected in 167 electoral districts, known as seats, followed by the Conservatives with 145, with votes still being counted.