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Conservatives win Canadian elections
Canada's Conservatives stormed to a decisive victory in Monday's federal election, winning 54% of the seats in Parliament and securing a stable four-year term in power after vowing to focus on the economy.
Canada's Conservatives stormed to a decisive victory in Monday's federal election, winning 54% of the seats in Parliament and securing a stable four-year term in power after vowing to focus on the economy.
The Conservatives grabbed 167 seats in Canada's Parliament, well above the 155 they needed to transform their minority government into a majority, according to provisional results. They won about 40% of the vote.
The victory, a relief for Canadian financial markets, left support for the separatist Bloc Quebecois in tatters and the party's leader without a seat.
Bloc Quebecois advocates independence for the province of Quebec.
The Liberals, who have ruled Canada for more years, were reduced to a dismal third place.
"What a great night. ... Canadians can now turn the page on the uncertainties and the repeat elections of the past seven years and focus on building a great future," Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper said to loud cheers.
