Key Facts

• US President Donald Trump called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his election victory.
• Both leaders have agreed to meet soon.
• The general election result in Canada was a minority government for Mark Carney's Liberal party.
• Carney's Liberal party will need support from other political parties to pass laws.
• Carney will continue as prime minister after stepping into the role last month.
• There could be agreement between political parties in passing laws to help industries and workers affected by US trade tariffs.
• Mark Carney has mentioned that a partnership between Canada and the US will only be established on their own terms.
• Domestic issues such as Canada's housing crisis and tax cuts for middle-income and lower-income residents are also on Carney's agenda.