Jagmeet Singh loses Burnaby Central seat to a Liberal candidate, steps down as NDP chief following a major electoral setback as Mark Carney’s Liberals secure power.
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New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh, often criticised for his pro-Khalistan leanings, has resigned after losing his Burnaby Central seat in the 2025 Canada elections. Singh’s defeat comes as Mark Carney’s Liberal Party retains power but falls short of securing a majority government.
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Singh, who was aiming for a third consecutive term, was defeated by Liberal candidate Wade Chang, who garnered over 40% of the vote compared to Singh’s 27.3%. This defeat not only cost Singh his seat but also pushed the NDP towards losing its national party status, which requires winning at least 12 seats.
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Addressing supporters, Singh acknowledged the disappointment but remained optimistic.
“I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. But we are only defeated when we believe those who tell us we can never dream of a better Canada,” he wrote on X.
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Despite the heavy loss, the 46-year-old politician said he remains hopeful about the NDP’s future. “I KNOW that we will always choose hope over fear. New Democrats built this country. We have built the best of Canada. And we aren’t going anywhere,” Singh added.
Drawing on Sikh teachings, Singh cited the principle of “Chardi Kala” — the spirit of optimism during adversity — as his guiding force even during challenging times.
Mark Carney’s Liberals Secure Lead
Meanwhile, projections from CBC and other major outlets indicate that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals are set to form the next government. As per the latest counts, the Liberals were elected or leading in 164 seats, while the Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre held 147 seats.
Although the Liberals have won four consecutive elections, they may need support from smaller parties to govern effectively, as they are just shy of the 172 seats required for a majority in the House of Commons.
Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau last month, previously served as the Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, and faced the election amidst heightened tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff measures.
Despite failing to clinch the top post, Poilievre’s Conservatives are poised to form a robust opposition in the new parliament.
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