Carney was able to exploit fear of Trump to persuade Canadians to ignore the Liberals’ last 10 years of governance. When the threats from the south inevitably recede, Canadians may quickly come to regret their choice. Terry Newman is a senior editor and columnist at the National Post. You can follow her on X at TLNewmanMTL.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s warned of a changing relationship with the US after the Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.