Mark Carney has landed the Liberals a stunning comeback and will lead the party in a minority government, CBC News projects.
Carney will need to work with opposition to push through agenda
Mark Carney has landed the Liberals a stunning comeback and will lead the party in a minority government, but fell short of securing a decisive mandate, CBC News projects.
It took until Tuesday afternoon for the picture to become clear after Elections Canada paused counting overnight, but the Liberals have clinched 169 seats, shy of the 172 needed for a majority. At least one riding, Terrebonne in Quebec, is so close it will trigger an automatic recount.
The result brings an element of instability to Parliament during uncertain and turbulent times.
Carney will need to collaborate with opposition members, most likely the Bloc Québécois or NDP, to pass legislation and stave off another election in the near future.
While a Liberal win was clear on election night, some races were too close to call — with many outstanding votes — to project whether it would be a minority government or not. Elections Canada paused counting special and advance ballots at about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday and resumed later that morning.
More to come.
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