Canada Voted — And What a Moment for Democracy
There’s something quietly powerful about what just happened in Canada. While the final seat count hasn’t been confirmed, one thing is clear — Canadians chose to move away from divisive, personality-driven politics and leaned into thoughtful, collective decision-making. While the Liberal party formed government, this election wasn’t about political rivalry. It was about rejecting a culture that many felt no longer served us.
We’ve lived through a challenging post-COVID period. Across all parties — Liberal, Conservative, and New Democratic — we saw leaders who, in different ways, represented a kind of “bro culture” leadership. Voters responded with clarity. In the end, none of these types of leaders earned a strong public mandate. With Singh and Poilievre following Trudeau out the door, Canadians said “no” to a combative style of politics. Not with anger or hatred, but with quiet resolve.
This isn’t about one party being better than another. It’s about how we lead and who we trust to move us forward. It’s about rejecting extremes and embracing mature, intelligent, policy-focused leadership. Perhaps, moving forward, we’ll see more women at the helm. That would be a welcome change — not because women are inherently better, but because they often bring a collaborative, empathetic approach to leadership that resonates with the broader public.
Interestingly, voting patterns continue to show that women tend to vote with the whole nation in mind, showing strong support for policies that lift up marginalized and vulnerable communities. Men often vote with a more personal, family-centred perspective. Both approaches are valid. What we saw this time, however, was a broad agreement across the board — it’s time to move past the political drama and toward solutions that benefit all Canadians.
This election is a proud moment. No great animosity. No dangerous divides. Just democracy at work. Canada showed its heart and mind, and I believe we got it right.
A big round of applause to Mark Carney and others who’ve stood steady through this shift. And — in a surprising twist — we might even thank Donald Trump for pushing us to pay closer attention, to engage, and to act decisively. His example reminded us of what we want to avoid and what we must protect.
Education plays a key role in all of this. Canadians, on average, are among the most educated populations in the world. That matters. It helps us think critically, weigh options, and make thoughtful decisions. We don’t always agree, and that’s okay. What’s important is that we participate — with kindness, with respect, and with hope for a better tomorrow.
Canada, I’m so proud of us.
With heartfelt gratitude and hope,
Sharon
Doodle art by Sharon Graham.
