Toronto (Web Desk)Justin Trudeau defied worst expectations to keep his job as prime minister. His Liberals are again the largest party, but have lost their majority. Find out where the parties are strongest and who were the winners and losers on the night.
Thank you, Canada, for putting your trust in our team and for having faith in us to move this country in the right direction. Regardless of how you cast your vote, our team will work hard for all Canadians.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 22, 2019
Prime minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party lost 20 seats, while its main opposition rivals the Conservatives gained 26. But the Liberals retained enough seats to form a minority government.
Canada's #JustinTrudeau to remain in power but with minority government. More here: https://t.co/p8c4pgbSiN #CanadianElection pic.twitter.com/jfUopOq5Oa
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 22, 2019
Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois gained 22 seats and the leftwing New Democratic party lost 15. Turnout overall was down, at 62%, from 68% in 2015.
The Liberals’ narrow victory came despite their losing the popular vote. The Conservative vote was heavily concentrated in Saskatchewan and Alberta, and elsewhere did not convert into seats.
The Liberals were heavily reliant for seats on Ontario, the populous province that includes Toronto and several other cities.(the Guardian)
