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Justin Trudeau Wins Re-Election In Canada But Loses Majority Government

Emily Zanotti

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau narrowly won re-election in Canada’s national elections Tuesday, as his Liberal Party held on to around 150 seats in Parliament, but failed to secure himself a Liberal majority.

The BBC reports that Liberals are projected to win 157 seats — 13 short of the majority that Trudeau would have needed to continue governing with a mandate. Canada’s Conservative Party, which saw a surge in support in recent weeks, is projected to take 121 seats, a gain of around 30 seats. The Conservative Party also won the popular vote, 34% to the Liberal Party’s 33%.

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