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Canada election: Trudeau to give press conference as prime minister-designate – live Canada election: Trudeau to give press conference as prime minister-designate – live
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I’m taking over this liveblog for my colleague Matthew Weaver as we continue our rolling coverage of the Canadian election.
I’ll get started with a graphic from Maclean’s that neatly summarises the 43rd Parliament by party, gender and age. It also tallies how many members of parliament are indigenous, visible minorities and whether they’re a newcomer or incumbent.
The Shape of the House: An interactive exploration of the 43rd Parliament: https://t.co/kdlgoq7LeE #cdnpoli #elxn42 pic.twitter.com/F2VXGmMkiU
By the numbers – There are 89 women in this Parliament, meaning they now hold 26.3% of seats – a 2 percentage point increase from the last Parliament, according to the magazine.
And 2.7% of MPs in our new Parliament are Indigenous, up very little from 2.3% in the previous House.
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Trudeau is expected to give a press conference in the next four hours or so. In it he may provide hints as to who will serve in his first cabinet.Trudeau is expected to give a press conference in the next four hours or so. In it he may provide hints as to who will serve in his first cabinet.
Trudeau will have a presser in Ottawa later today. Timing ETA but hearing round 2. pic.twitter.com/KOvnC0LN9xTrudeau will have a presser in Ottawa later today. Timing ETA but hearing round 2. pic.twitter.com/KOvnC0LN9x
CTV provides profiles of the leading cabinet contenders.CTV provides profiles of the leading cabinet contenders.
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Suzanne GoldenbergSuzanne Goldenberg
Those hoping for a U-turn in Canada’s climate change policy after Stephen Harper’s crushing defeat are in for a reality check, warns Suzanne Goldenberg.Those hoping for a U-turn in Canada’s climate change policy after Stephen Harper’s crushing defeat are in for a reality check, warns Suzanne Goldenberg.
Trudeau has repudiated Harper’s vision of Canada as an “energy superpower”, promised to reverse devastating cuts to government science budgets, and fix the country’s reputation as a carbon bully in international climate negotiations.Trudeau has repudiated Harper’s vision of Canada as an “energy superpower”, promised to reverse devastating cuts to government science budgets, and fix the country’s reputation as a carbon bully in international climate negotiations.
But it would be a mistake to see Trudeau or the Liberals as climate champions. In his victory speech on Monday, there was no mention of climate change, and he was criticised for being vague on the issue during campaigning.But it would be a mistake to see Trudeau or the Liberals as climate champions. In his victory speech on Monday, there was no mention of climate change, and he was criticised for being vague on the issue during campaigning.
Trudeau committed to take part in the Paris climate conference at the end of the year, and to convene a meeting of provincial leaders within 90 days to come up with a plan to fight climate change.Trudeau committed to take part in the Paris climate conference at the end of the year, and to convene a meeting of provincial leaders within 90 days to come up with a plan to fight climate change.
His party’s campaign platform called for the setting up of a $2bn fund to help projects that promote clean energy.His party’s campaign platform called for the setting up of a $2bn fund to help projects that promote clean energy.
However, Trudeau supports the Keystone XL pipeline – Canada’s bid to find new markets for its vast carbon reserves in the Alberta tar sands – a position that puts the Liberal leader at odds with campaigners and with Barack Obama.However, Trudeau supports the Keystone XL pipeline – Canada’s bid to find new markets for its vast carbon reserves in the Alberta tar sands – a position that puts the Liberal leader at odds with campaigners and with Barack Obama.
Related: Trudeau victory may not signal a U-turn in Canada's climate policyRelated: Trudeau victory may not signal a U-turn in Canada's climate policy
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Turnout upTurnout up
Turnout for the election was significantly up on previous polls, according to Elections Canada.Turnout for the election was significantly up on previous polls, according to Elections Canada.
With 99.8% of the vote counted it reported a turnout of 68.49% a big increase on the turnout in the 61.1% turnout in 2011 and the 58.8% recorded in 2008.With 99.8% of the vote counted it reported a turnout of 68.49% a big increase on the turnout in the 61.1% turnout in 2011 and the 58.8% recorded in 2008.
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Anti-monarchy campaigners have welcomed the departure of Stephen Harper, who angered republicans by trying to raise the profile of the Queen in Canada during his tenure as prime minister.Anti-monarchy campaigners have welcomed the departure of Stephen Harper, who angered republicans by trying to raise the profile of the Queen in Canada during his tenure as prime minister.
Graham Smith, chief executive of Republic, tweeted he was “very happy Harper is out of power”.Graham Smith, chief executive of Republic, tweeted he was “very happy Harper is out of power”.
Very happy Harper is out of power in Canada. Shame about the NDP.Very happy Harper is out of power in Canada. Shame about the NDP.
A poll in 2008 found that less than a quarter of Canadians knew that the Queen was nominally Canada’s head of state. Harper wanted to change that, and ordered pictures of the Queen to be displayed in government buildings. This controversially involved replacing paintings by contemporary Quebec artists at the Department of Foreign Affairs.A poll in 2008 found that less than a quarter of Canadians knew that the Queen was nominally Canada’s head of state. Harper wanted to change that, and ordered pictures of the Queen to be displayed in government buildings. This controversially involved replacing paintings by contemporary Quebec artists at the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Justin Trudeau’s stance on the monarchy is harder to pin down. In May this year he tweeted congratulations to the the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after the birth of Princess Charlotte.Justin Trudeau’s stance on the monarchy is harder to pin down. In May this year he tweeted congratulations to the the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after the birth of Princess Charlotte.
Congratulations to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the happy occasion of the birth of their baby girl! @KensingtonRoyalCongratulations to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the happy occasion of the birth of their baby girl! @KensingtonRoyal
But he has also said he is open to debate about the role of monarchy in Canada.But he has also said he is open to debate about the role of monarchy in Canada.
In what appeared to be a deliberately ambiguous letter to Canada’s Monarchist League he wrote:In what appeared to be a deliberately ambiguous letter to Canada’s Monarchist League he wrote:
My view is that severing our centuries-old connection to the monarchy is not a decision to be made lightly. The monarchy remains a cornerstone of Canada’s foundation, and any debate surrounding changes to this institution must include as many Canadians as possible in the discussion.My view is that severing our centuries-old connection to the monarchy is not a decision to be made lightly. The monarchy remains a cornerstone of Canada’s foundation, and any debate surrounding changes to this institution must include as many Canadians as possible in the discussion.
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Canada’s image abroad now has sex appeal judging by the reception to Trudeau’s win in some quarters.Canada’s image abroad now has sex appeal judging by the reception to Trudeau’s win in some quarters.
Tattoos, boxing, and his own IMDB page - Canada has a new PM and he is a massive LAD https://t.co/VGd9ynoYQv pic.twitter.com/vJz5KBPNr4Tattoos, boxing, and his own IMDB page - Canada has a new PM and he is a massive LAD https://t.co/VGd9ynoYQv pic.twitter.com/vJz5KBPNr4
For Americans, the face of Canadian politics tonight went from this to this. pic.twitter.com/wlQUndV5YTFor Americans, the face of Canadian politics tonight went from this to this. pic.twitter.com/wlQUndV5YT
Canadian politics just got sexier thanks to Justin Trudeau https://t.co/sChxLXeIY8 pic.twitter.com/O6cbBBnLxjCanadian politics just got sexier thanks to Justin Trudeau https://t.co/sChxLXeIY8 pic.twitter.com/O6cbBBnLxj
Is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau actually the sexiest politician in the world? https://t.co/qNVR6V5OIO pic.twitter.com/oFCgIjD9BNIs Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau actually the sexiest politician in the world? https://t.co/qNVR6V5OIO pic.twitter.com/oFCgIjD9BN
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Will Trudeau ratify TTIP the controversial trade deal?Will Trudeau ratify TTIP the controversial trade deal?
During the campaign, he said he supported free trade but would need to see the text of the agreement before deciding whether to sign it.During the campaign, he said he supported free trade but would need to see the text of the agreement before deciding whether to sign it.
But Trudeau’s statement on TTIP suggested that he objected to the secret way the deal was agreed rather than its substance. He said:But Trudeau’s statement on TTIP suggested that he objected to the secret way the deal was agreed rather than its substance. He said:
“The Trans-Pacific Partnership stands to remove trade barriers, widely expand free trade for Canada, and increase opportunities for our middle class and those working hard to join it. Liberals will take a responsible approach to thoroughly examining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The Harper Conservatives have failed to be transparent through the entirety of the negotiations – especially in regards to what Canada is conceding in order to be accepted into this partnership.“The Trans-Pacific Partnership stands to remove trade barriers, widely expand free trade for Canada, and increase opportunities for our middle class and those working hard to join it. Liberals will take a responsible approach to thoroughly examining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The Harper Conservatives have failed to be transparent through the entirety of the negotiations – especially in regards to what Canada is conceding in order to be accepted into this partnership.
“The government has an obligation to be open and honest about the negotiation process, and immediately share all the details of any agreement. Canadians deserve to know what impacts this agreement will have on different industries across our country. The federal government must keep its word and defend Canadian interests during the TPP’s ratification process – which includes defending supply management, our auto sector, and Canadian manufacturers across the country.“The government has an obligation to be open and honest about the negotiation process, and immediately share all the details of any agreement. Canadians deserve to know what impacts this agreement will have on different industries across our country. The federal government must keep its word and defend Canadian interests during the TPP’s ratification process – which includes defending supply management, our auto sector, and Canadian manufacturers across the country.
“If the Liberal Party of Canada earns the honour of forming a government after October 19th, we will hold a full and open public debate in Parliament to ensure Canadians are consulted on this historic trade agreement.”“If the Liberal Party of Canada earns the honour of forming a government after October 19th, we will hold a full and open public debate in Parliament to ensure Canadians are consulted on this historic trade agreement.”
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A graphic from the Toronto Star neatly summarises how the Liberals swept away so many Conservatives in and around Toronto (known as the 905 area because of its telephone code).A graphic from the Toronto Star neatly summarises how the Liberals swept away so many Conservatives in and around Toronto (known as the 905 area because of its telephone code).
A look at how Liberals wiped out most sitting Conservatives in the 905 area code. https://t.co/3czKPQltcB pic.twitter.com/LE2LB0NzeTA look at how Liberals wiped out most sitting Conservatives in the 905 area code. https://t.co/3czKPQltcB pic.twitter.com/LE2LB0NzeT
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Mark TranMark Tran
Justin Trudeau was described as likeable but hardly a sure fire success for the Liberal party in a confidential US state department cable in 2009, writes Mark Tran.Justin Trudeau was described as likeable but hardly a sure fire success for the Liberal party in a confidential US state department cable in 2009, writes Mark Tran.
The cable, obtained by WikiLeaks, analyses the state of the Liberal party, then under the leadership of Michael Ignatieff, who had just taken over from the discredited Stephane Dion in dramatic fashion in December 2008.The cable, obtained by WikiLeaks, analyses the state of the Liberal party, then under the leadership of Michael Ignatieff, who had just taken over from the discredited Stephane Dion in dramatic fashion in December 2008.
Ignatieff is described as the Liberal’s newest and best hope after years in the political wilderness.Ignatieff is described as the Liberal’s newest and best hope after years in the political wilderness.
“Urban, articulate, bilingual, and with an impressive rolodex of contacts around the world - including in the new Obama Administration – Ignatieff represented the Liberals’ newest and best hope that they could reverse their several years-long slide and emerge in the next election,” said the state department.“Urban, articulate, bilingual, and with an impressive rolodex of contacts around the world - including in the new Obama Administration – Ignatieff represented the Liberals’ newest and best hope that they could reverse their several years-long slide and emerge in the next election,” said the state department.
But the US official goes on to describe Ignatieff as someone who is out of touch, who “just doesn’t listen,” the same flaw most attributed to Dion. As to who might be a stronger candidate to lead the Liberals, the official says there is no obvious replacement.But the US official goes on to describe Ignatieff as someone who is out of touch, who “just doesn’t listen,” the same flaw most attributed to Dion. As to who might be a stronger candidate to lead the Liberals, the official says there is no obvious replacement.
“The only name that still comes up is Bob Rae - another 62-year-old white male from Toronto - who has now lost the leadership sweepstakes twice and who has privately insisted that his sole remaining political ambition is to be foreign minister. Many Liberals are concerned that the “new blood” of the Liberal Party is apparently so anemic, with no real stars on the horizon - apart from Justin Trudeau, who most describe as eminently likeable but sadly prone to stray off script - not the sure-fire leadership a successful Liberal party will need.”“The only name that still comes up is Bob Rae - another 62-year-old white male from Toronto - who has now lost the leadership sweepstakes twice and who has privately insisted that his sole remaining political ambition is to be foreign minister. Many Liberals are concerned that the “new blood” of the Liberal Party is apparently so anemic, with no real stars on the horizon - apart from Justin Trudeau, who most describe as eminently likeable but sadly prone to stray off script - not the sure-fire leadership a successful Liberal party will need.”
Stephen Harper is out. Justin Trudeau (the son of the former PM) is in. What were the US predictions? pic.twitter.com/WLklMasoaJStephen Harper is out. Justin Trudeau (the son of the former PM) is in. What were the US predictions? pic.twitter.com/WLklMasoaJ
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Labour MP Tristram Hunt, has become the latest internal critic of Jeremy Corbyn, to use Trudeau’s victory to attack the party’s leaders (see earlier for more). Writing on Facebook, Hunt said the Canadian result showed “voters want strong leadership from an articulate, engaged, and convincing politician, with a well-managed party behind them.” Here are Hunt’s five takeaways from Canada’s poll.Labour MP Tristram Hunt, has become the latest internal critic of Jeremy Corbyn, to use Trudeau’s victory to attack the party’s leaders (see earlier for more). Writing on Facebook, Hunt said the Canadian result showed “voters want strong leadership from an articulate, engaged, and convincing politician, with a well-managed party behind them.” Here are Hunt’s five takeaways from Canada’s poll.
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CTV lists the high-profile politicians who lost their seats in the election. Among the casualties in Stephen Harper’s cabinet were the finance minister Joe Oliver, the citizenship and immigration minister Chris Alexander and Bernard Valcourt, the minister minister of aboriginal affairs and Northern development.CTV lists the high-profile politicians who lost their seats in the election. Among the casualties in Stephen Harper’s cabinet were the finance minister Joe Oliver, the citizenship and immigration minister Chris Alexander and Bernard Valcourt, the minister minister of aboriginal affairs and Northern development.
The lists also includes several shadow cabinet members from the New Democratic Party after the official opposition only secured 44 seats. They included the party’s environment spokeswoman Megan Leslie.The lists also includes several shadow cabinet members from the New Democratic Party after the official opposition only secured 44 seats. They included the party’s environment spokeswoman Megan Leslie.
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Related: Justin Trudeau begins first full day as Canada's prime minister-designateRelated: Justin Trudeau begins first full day as Canada's prime minister-designate
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Here’s the final seat tallyHere’s the final seat tally
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World leaders continue to pass on their best wishes to Trudeau (as well as boilerplate sentiments about relations with Canada).World leaders continue to pass on their best wishes to Trudeau (as well as boilerplate sentiments about relations with Canada).
They include messages from the leaders of Malaysia, Luxembourg and Mexico.They include messages from the leaders of Malaysia, Luxembourg and Mexico.
Congrats to new Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau. I look forward to the strengthening of our bilateral relationship.Congrats to new Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau. I look forward to the strengthening of our bilateral relationship.
Félicitations au futur PM du Canada et ami @JustinTrudeau pour sa victoire. Je me réjouis du renforcement des liens entre nos 2 pays.Félicitations au futur PM du Canada et ami @JustinTrudeau pour sa victoire. Je me réjouis du renforcement des liens entre nos 2 pays.
Felicidades a @JustinTrudeau por su victoria electoral. Canadá y México tienen la oportunidad de iniciar una nueva etapa en su relación.Felicidades a @JustinTrudeau por su victoria electoral. Canadá y México tienen la oportunidad de iniciar una nueva etapa en su relación.
So far there’s been no official word yet from David Cameron, but foreign office minister, Hugo Swire, has congratulated Trudeau.So far there’s been no official word yet from David Cameron, but foreign office minister, Hugo Swire, has congratulated Trudeau.
Congratulations to @JustinTrudeau & his party on their election win. Looking forward to meeting the new team @chogm2015mt #Canada #elxn42Congratulations to @JustinTrudeau & his party on their election win. Looking forward to meeting the new team @chogm2015mt #Canada #elxn42
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Justin Trudeau’s victory has prompted a collective trawl through the photo archives of pictures of the future PM at the feet of his father Pierre who led Canada for more than 15 years.Justin Trudeau’s victory has prompted a collective trawl through the photo archives of pictures of the future PM at the feet of his father Pierre who led Canada for more than 15 years.
But according to Bloomberg’s Josh Wingrove Justin owes more to his grandfather.But according to Bloomberg’s Josh Wingrove Justin owes more to his grandfather.
Trudeau’s political role model is not so much his beloved “papa,” whose public persona over 15 years as prime minister mixed charisma and aloofness, but his maternal grandfather, Jimmy Sinclair, a consummate glad-handing, baby-kissing Scottish immigrant to Canada and Rhodes scholar. It was no accident that Trudeau held his final campaign event Sunday night in the Vancouver constituency his grandfather represented from 1940 to 1958.Trudeau’s political role model is not so much his beloved “papa,” whose public persona over 15 years as prime minister mixed charisma and aloofness, but his maternal grandfather, Jimmy Sinclair, a consummate glad-handing, baby-kissing Scottish immigrant to Canada and Rhodes scholar. It was no accident that Trudeau held his final campaign event Sunday night in the Vancouver constituency his grandfather represented from 1940 to 1958.
Great pic of a young Trudeau in @josh_wingrove's profile of the man just elected Canada pm https://t.co/s6zEPDK6yA pic.twitter.com/Aue2ybHdj3Great pic of a young Trudeau in @josh_wingrove's profile of the man just elected Canada pm https://t.co/s6zEPDK6yA pic.twitter.com/Aue2ybHdj3
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The Globe and Mail newspaper, which is often regarded as the paper of the Canadian establishment, says Trudeau outmanoeuvred his opponents.The Globe and Mail newspaper, which is often regarded as the paper of the Canadian establishment, says Trudeau outmanoeuvred his opponents.
In an editorial on the result it says:In an editorial on the result it says:
Mr. Trudeau had the advantage of running against a tired party and a leader who had been in office for nearly a decade – but so did Tom Mulcair and the New Democratic Party. Mr. Trudeau cannily allowed his opponents to lower expectations about him, and then out-campaigned two party leaders who spent millions of dollars on advertising that sought to portray them as more experienced and better suited to the job of prime minister.Mr. Trudeau had the advantage of running against a tired party and a leader who had been in office for nearly a decade – but so did Tom Mulcair and the New Democratic Party. Mr. Trudeau cannily allowed his opponents to lower expectations about him, and then out-campaigned two party leaders who spent millions of dollars on advertising that sought to portray them as more experienced and better suited to the job of prime minister.
His optimism and openness, combined with solid performances in multiple debates, undid the Conservatives’ strategy of presenting the Liberal leader as “just not ready.” It may yet prove to be true in government, but it was not on the campaign trail. The Liberal platform also successfully countered the Conservatives’ fearful message that voting for anyone other than the incumbents meant putting the economy at risk. The Liberals similarly outflanked an NDP that chose to sell itself as closer on the fiscal spectrum to Mr. Harper. In the end, the NDP ended up seeing much of its vote shift massively and suddenly to the Liberals in Quebec and Ontario. Voters went to the party that could knock off Mr. Harper.His optimism and openness, combined with solid performances in multiple debates, undid the Conservatives’ strategy of presenting the Liberal leader as “just not ready.” It may yet prove to be true in government, but it was not on the campaign trail. The Liberal platform also successfully countered the Conservatives’ fearful message that voting for anyone other than the incumbents meant putting the economy at risk. The Liberals similarly outflanked an NDP that chose to sell itself as closer on the fiscal spectrum to Mr. Harper. In the end, the NDP ended up seeing much of its vote shift massively and suddenly to the Liberals in Quebec and Ontario. Voters went to the party that could knock off Mr. Harper.
Front page of the @globeandmail pic.twitter.com/qPkSXB9UWvFront page of the @globeandmail pic.twitter.com/qPkSXB9UWv
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What happens next?What happens next?
Trudeau is expected to give his first press conference on Tuesday as prime minister-designate, but it could be several days or even weeks before he is officially sworn in.Trudeau is expected to give his first press conference on Tuesday as prime minister-designate, but it could be several days or even weeks before he is officially sworn in.
The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place before the G20 summit in Turkey which starts on 15 November, according to the Globe and Mail. But first he will need to form a cabinet. Trudeau has pledged to appoint an equal number of men and women to his front bench. The key appointments to watch will be the finance minister and foreign minister.The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place before the G20 summit in Turkey which starts on 15 November, according to the Globe and Mail. But first he will need to form a cabinet. Trudeau has pledged to appoint an equal number of men and women to his front bench. The key appointments to watch will be the finance minister and foreign minister.
One of Trudeau senior advisers, Robert Asselin, said parliament could return within the next two weeks to usher in the new government. The privy council office has been instructed to start the transition and the Liberal team will begin to engage with officials Tuesday, he told the Hill Times.One of Trudeau senior advisers, Robert Asselin, said parliament could return within the next two weeks to usher in the new government. The privy council office has been instructed to start the transition and the Liberal team will begin to engage with officials Tuesday, he told the Hill Times.
“The earlier the better,” he said. The size of Trudeau’s victory means the transition is likely to be swifter than usual.“The earlier the better,” he said. The size of Trudeau’s victory means the transition is likely to be swifter than usual.
During the campaign Trudeau promised that his first legislation as prime minister will be to raise taxes for the rich and lower them for the middle classes.During the campaign Trudeau promised that his first legislation as prime minister will be to raise taxes for the rich and lower them for the middle classes.
It will lower the tax rate on income earned between $45,000 and $90,000, and create a new tax bracket for income over $200,000.It will lower the tax rate on income earned between $45,000 and $90,000, and create a new tax bracket for income over $200,000.
For the Conservative Party the next job will choosing a new leader to replace Stephen Harper.For the Conservative Party the next job will choosing a new leader to replace Stephen Harper.
Outgoing defence minister Jason Kenney is widely considered the front-runner, according to CBC. But it names five other possible contenders including Kellie Leitch the outgoing minister of status of women.Outgoing defence minister Jason Kenney is widely considered the front-runner, according to CBC. But it names five other possible contenders including Kellie Leitch the outgoing minister of status of women.
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Here’s the Guardian’s latest news story on the Canadian election results.Here’s the Guardian’s latest news story on the Canadian election results.
Related: Justin Trudeau elected new Canadian prime minister as Liberals return to powerRelated: Justin Trudeau elected new Canadian prime minister as Liberals return to power
And our picture desk has put together a gallery of Trudeau’s victory.And our picture desk has put together a gallery of Trudeau’s victory.
Related: Justin Trudeau's victory in Canada election - in picturesRelated: Justin Trudeau's victory in Canada election - in pictures
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Some Canadian voters were still queuing to vote when broadcasters were calling the victory for Trudeau and his Liberal party, Global News reports.Some Canadian voters were still queuing to vote when broadcasters were calling the victory for Trudeau and his Liberal party, Global News reports.
The voting hours were staggered across the country’s different time zones so that the majority of results were available at approximately the same time. But it left some voters feeling that their vote wouldn’t count.The voting hours were staggered across the country’s different time zones so that the majority of results were available at approximately the same time. But it left some voters feeling that their vote wouldn’t count.
Wow- 12 minutes after polls close and election already being called by @globalnews & @CBCNews - guess no one in BC needs to bother voting...Wow- 12 minutes after polls close and election already being called by @globalnews & @CBCNews - guess no one in BC needs to bother voting...
Global News reports:Global News reports:
Frustration erupted on social media from many voters in Western Canada Monday night, apparently upset that a Liberal government was called before the polls closed in their province.Frustration erupted on social media from many voters in Western Canada Monday night, apparently upset that a Liberal government was called before the polls closed in their province.
“How relevant can the voters in B.C. feel if the election is called while they are still in line to vote,” said one Twitter user.“How relevant can the voters in B.C. feel if the election is called while they are still in line to vote,” said one Twitter user.
Global News and several other media outlets called a Liberal government shortly after 9:30 p.m. ET. However, the polls remained open in B.C., where some voters were still in line to cast their ballot as the election was called.Global News and several other media outlets called a Liberal government shortly after 9:30 p.m. ET. However, the polls remained open in B.C., where some voters were still in line to cast their ballot as the election was called.
Updated at 10.24am BSTUpdated at 10.24am BST
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Fair tax campaign and adviser to Jeremy Corbyn, Richard Murphy, claims that Trudeau won by campaigning to the left of the NDP on economics.Fair tax campaign and adviser to Jeremy Corbyn, Richard Murphy, claims that Trudeau won by campaigning to the left of the NDP on economics.
Writing on his blog, he says:Writing on his blog, he says:
When will the right wing of social democratic parties realise that you can’t win an election by claiming to be on the left and yet offer austerity? Time after time it fails, and rightly so.When will the right wing of social democratic parties realise that you can’t win an election by claiming to be on the left and yet offer austerity? Time after time it fails, and rightly so.
And it will in the UK again unless Labour does really embrace what it means to be on the economic left.And it will in the UK again unless Labour does really embrace what it means to be on the economic left.
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Trudeau's victory splits Britain's Labour partyTrudeau's victory splits Britain's Labour party
Trudeau’s victory has exposed continuing divisions in Britain’s Labour party as rival factions offering contrasting interpretations of the results.Trudeau’s victory has exposed continuing divisions in Britain’s Labour party as rival factions offering contrasting interpretations of the results.
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell is spinning the victory of the Liberal party as a boost for the kind of anti-austerity policies prompted by Labour’s new leader Jeremy Corbyn.Shadow chancellor John McDonnell is spinning the victory of the Liberal party as a boost for the kind of anti-austerity policies prompted by Labour’s new leader Jeremy Corbyn.
I congratulate Liberal Party of Canada on resounding election victory on clear anti-austerity & investment to grow economy platform.I congratulate Liberal Party of Canada on resounding election victory on clear anti-austerity & investment to grow economy platform.
Fellow Corbynista Grahame Morris, the Labour MP for Easington, makes a similar point.Fellow Corbynista Grahame Morris, the Labour MP for Easington, makes a similar point.
New Canadian PM vows to raise taxes on the highest earners and run a budget deficit for the next 3yrs to invest and trigger economic growthNew Canadian PM vows to raise taxes on the highest earners and run a budget deficit for the next 3yrs to invest and trigger economic growth
But for one of Corbyn’s opponents in the party, the MP John Mann, the real lesson from Canada for Labour is the collapse in the vote for the New Democrats under Thomas Mulcair.But for one of Corbyn’s opponents in the party, the MP John Mann, the real lesson from Canada for Labour is the collapse in the vote for the New Democrats under Thomas Mulcair.
Everyone in #Labour needs to learn from the election decimation of Thomas Mulcair and the New Democrats in Canada https://t.co/6EPko4utSjEveryone in #Labour needs to learn from the election decimation of Thomas Mulcair and the New Democrats in Canada https://t.co/6EPko4utSj
What Mann doesn’t mention is that Trudeau was seen as outflanking Mulcair to the left during the campaign.What Mann doesn’t mention is that Trudeau was seen as outflanking Mulcair to the left during the campaign.
One time leadership contender Chuka Umunna made a more subtle dig at Corbyn.One time leadership contender Chuka Umunna made a more subtle dig at Corbyn.
Many congrats to @JustinTrudeau and Canada's progressives on an incredible win! -shows how a modern, optimistic campaign can beat the rightMany congrats to @JustinTrudeau and Canada's progressives on an incredible win! -shows how a modern, optimistic campaign can beat the right
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SummarySummary
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
This is what positive politics can do. This is what a positive, hopeful, a hopeful vision, and a platform and a team together can make happen.This is what positive politics can do. This is what a positive, hopeful, a hopeful vision, and a platform and a team together can make happen.
Canadians from all across this great country sent a clear message tonight, it’s time for a change in this country, my friends, a real change.Canadians from all across this great country sent a clear message tonight, it’s time for a change in this country, my friends, a real change.
Canadians have turned the page on 10 long years. They have rejected the politics of fear and division.Canadians have turned the page on 10 long years. They have rejected the politics of fear and division.
I’m handing over this live blog now to my colleague Matthew Weaver. Thanks for reading.I’m handing over this live blog now to my colleague Matthew Weaver. Thanks for reading.
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India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has tweeted his congratulations to the new PM, saying he has “fond memories” of his visit to Canada in April:India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has tweeted his congratulations to the new PM, saying he has “fond memories” of his visit to Canada in April:
We attach high priority to close ties with Canada. We share a strong bond of democracy & inclusiveness enriched by a vibrant Indian diasporaWe attach high priority to close ties with Canada. We share a strong bond of democracy & inclusiveness enriched by a vibrant Indian diaspora
It was also great meeting your daughter, whom you had woken up early that day. Best wishes. :) @JustinTrudeau pic.twitter.com/nXZeu0BfUcIt was also great meeting your daughter, whom you had woken up early that day. Best wishes. :) @JustinTrudeau pic.twitter.com/nXZeu0BfUc
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Aside from the three main parties, the smaller groupings have mostly failed to score any seats in the new parliament (you can see the full list here).Aside from the three main parties, the smaller groupings have mostly failed to score any seats in the new parliament (you can see the full list here).
Two that will be making an appearance in parliament are the Bloc Québécois, which has taken 10 seats, and the Green party, with one seat, down from two before the dissolution. Green leader Elizabeth May was re-elected in the Saanich–Gulf Islands.Two that will be making an appearance in parliament are the Bloc Québécois, which has taken 10 seats, and the Green party, with one seat, down from two before the dissolution. Green leader Elizabeth May was re-elected in the Saanich–Gulf Islands.
Related: Elizabeth May: Canadian Green leader elbows her way into election pictureRelated: Elizabeth May: Canadian Green leader elbows her way into election picture
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What of Stephen Harper, the Conservative prime minister now out of that role – and that of leader of his party – after close to a decade in the top job?What of Stephen Harper, the Conservative prime minister now out of that role – and that of leader of his party – after close to a decade in the top job?
Shortly before the election, my colleague Nick Davies put together this in-depth profile of a “deeply unpopular politician” – who was nonetheless, at that point, still a contender to emerge from the election as prime minister:Shortly before the election, my colleague Nick Davies put together this in-depth profile of a “deeply unpopular politician” – who was nonetheless, at that point, still a contender to emerge from the election as prime minister:
In the 11 years since he became leader of the country’s Conservatives, the party has been fined for breaking electoral rules, and various members of Team Harper have been caught misleading parliament, gagging civil servants, subverting parliamentary committees, gagging scientists, harassing the supreme court, gagging diplomats, lying to the public, concealing evidence of potential crime, spying on opponents, bullying and smearing.In the 11 years since he became leader of the country’s Conservatives, the party has been fined for breaking electoral rules, and various members of Team Harper have been caught misleading parliament, gagging civil servants, subverting parliamentary committees, gagging scientists, harassing the supreme court, gagging diplomats, lying to the public, concealing evidence of potential crime, spying on opponents, bullying and smearing.
Harper personally has earned himself the rare rebuke of being found to be in contempt of his parliament.Harper personally has earned himself the rare rebuke of being found to be in contempt of his parliament.
One of his many biographers, John Ibbitson of the Globe and Mail newspaper, who is more sympathetic than most, concludes: “No prime minister in history and no political party have been loathed as intensely as Stephen Harper and the Conservative party.”One of his many biographers, John Ibbitson of the Globe and Mail newspaper, who is more sympathetic than most, concludes: “No prime minister in history and no political party have been loathed as intensely as Stephen Harper and the Conservative party.”
Yet this deeply unpopular politician has won three elections in the last nine years.Yet this deeply unpopular politician has won three elections in the last nine years.
Related: Stephen Harper: master manipulator | Nick DaviesRelated: Stephen Harper: master manipulator | Nick Davies
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Nick Clegg – remember him? – is cheered by the result in Canada:Nick Clegg – remember him? – is cheered by the result in Canada:
Congratulations @JustinTrudeau. Nice to see a Liberal beat Conservative message of fear for once!Congratulations @JustinTrudeau. Nice to see a Liberal beat Conservative message of fear for once!
(For our non-UK readers, here’s who Nick Clegg is.)(For our non-UK readers, here’s who Nick Clegg is.)
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“Sunny ways, my friends, sunny ways,” is how Trudeau began his victory speech in Montreal, as he lauded what he called the power of “positive politics”.“Sunny ways, my friends, sunny ways,” is how Trudeau began his victory speech in Montreal, as he lauded what he called the power of “positive politics”.
He even directed a note of positivity towards the defeated Conservatives, telling Liberal supporters:He even directed a note of positivity towards the defeated Conservatives, telling Liberal supporters:
Conservatives are not our enemies, they’re our neighbours.Conservatives are not our enemies, they’re our neighbours.
But he did take a shot at some of Harper’s more controversial policies:But he did take a shot at some of Harper’s more controversial policies:
Canada was built by people from all corners of the world. We believe in our hearts that this country’s unique diversity is a blessing bestowed upon us by previous generations of Canadians. Canadians who stared down prejudice and discrimination in all its forms.Canada was built by people from all corners of the world. We believe in our hearts that this country’s unique diversity is a blessing bestowed upon us by previous generations of Canadians. Canadians who stared down prejudice and discrimination in all its forms.
[Canadians] know in their heart of hearts that a Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian.[Canadians] know in their heart of hearts that a Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian.
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It’s fair to say there hasn’t yet been a flood of congratulations from other world leaders but it’s early and they are starting to pop up now: this is from Italy’s prime minister, Matteo Renzi:It’s fair to say there hasn’t yet been a flood of congratulations from other world leaders but it’s early and they are starting to pop up now: this is from Italy’s prime minister, Matteo Renzi:
Hi @JustinTrudeau!Looking forward to seeing you at G20;will work together to make the bonds between Canada and Italy ever stronger.Good luckHi @JustinTrudeau!Looking forward to seeing you at G20;will work together to make the bonds between Canada and Italy ever stronger.Good luck
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A short primer for readers new to this live blog: here are some of the priorities that Trudeau has set for his first weeks in power:A short primer for readers new to this live blog: here are some of the priorities that Trudeau has set for his first weeks in power:
Trudeau on climate changeTrudeau on climate change
He has promised a climate change policy agreed with the provinces within 90 days of the UN climate change summit in Paris in November.He has promised a climate change policy agreed with the provinces within 90 days of the UN climate change summit in Paris in November.
On indigenous rightsOn indigenous rights
“We will build a renewed relationship with indigenous peoples on a nation-to-nation basis,” he has said. “That will include, for example, a national public inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. It will include $2.6bn over four years for First Nations education.”“We will build a renewed relationship with indigenous peoples on a nation-to-nation basis,” he has said. “That will include, for example, a national public inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. It will include $2.6bn over four years for First Nations education.”
On abortionOn abortion
He is pro-choice: “It is not for any government to legislate what a woman chooses to do with her body. And that is the bottom line.”He is pro-choice: “It is not for any government to legislate what a woman chooses to do with her body. And that is the bottom line.”
On taxesOn taxes
His first move will be to raise taxes on the richest 1% to fund cuts for the middle classes.His first move will be to raise taxes on the richest 1% to fund cuts for the middle classes.
On marijuanaOn marijuana
Trudeau has said he would start moves to legalise it “right away”, based on the Colorado model.Trudeau has said he would start moves to legalise it “right away”, based on the Colorado model.
On feminismOn feminism
I am a feminist. I’m proud to be a feminist. #upfordebateI am a feminist. I’m proud to be a feminist. #upfordebate
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John Barber, reporting from Toronto, says Trudeau’s victory heralds the return of a sunnier Canada:John Barber, reporting from Toronto, says Trudeau’s victory heralds the return of a sunnier Canada:
The new Canadian leader’s easiest job will be showing the world that Canada has returned to its traditional role of international boy scout, abjuring the hard-right, militaristic and climate-denying record of the Harper government. In that, he will be helped by the fact that the previous government – despite its own rhetoric and that of its enemies – never completely abandoned the role.The new Canadian leader’s easiest job will be showing the world that Canada has returned to its traditional role of international boy scout, abjuring the hard-right, militaristic and climate-denying record of the Harper government. In that, he will be helped by the fact that the previous government – despite its own rhetoric and that of its enemies – never completely abandoned the role.
Canadians and international observers can expect a sharp change in tone if not policy with respect to refugees and Canada’s involvement in the Middle East. In his victory speech, Trudeau also took pains to disavow the previous government’s attempts to win votes by inspiring fear of Muslim women who cover their faces.Canadians and international observers can expect a sharp change in tone if not policy with respect to refugees and Canada’s involvement in the Middle East. In his victory speech, Trudeau also took pains to disavow the previous government’s attempts to win votes by inspiring fear of Muslim women who cover their faces.
“We know thar our enviable, inclusive society didn’t happen by accident, and won’t continue without effort,” he declared.“We know thar our enviable, inclusive society didn’t happen by accident, and won’t continue without effort,” he declared.
But there are challenges ahead:But there are challenges ahead:
The substance of the new leader’s claims will quickly be tested on the international stage at next month’s Paris climate summit, where a hastily assembled Canadian delegation will struggle to shake off the country’s reputation as a laggard in the international fight against climate change.The substance of the new leader’s claims will quickly be tested on the international stage at next month’s Paris climate summit, where a hastily assembled Canadian delegation will struggle to shake off the country’s reputation as a laggard in the international fight against climate change.
That may be more difficult than imagined, given Trudeau’s consistent support for the Canadian oil industry, especially the notoriously dirty tar sands.That may be more difficult than imagined, given Trudeau’s consistent support for the Canadian oil industry, especially the notoriously dirty tar sands.
Related: Indigenous Canadians take leading role in battle against tar sands pipelineRelated: Indigenous Canadians take leading role in battle against tar sands pipeline
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Well, I say unlikely contender. As a four-month-old, Justin Trudeau was heralded as a future Canadian prime minister by then US president Richard Nixon. Which is an endorsement of sorts.Well, I say unlikely contender. As a four-month-old, Justin Trudeau was heralded as a future Canadian prime minister by then US president Richard Nixon. Which is an endorsement of sorts.
As CBC News reports:As CBC News reports:
“Tonight we’ll dispense with the formalities. I’d like to toast the future prime minister of Canada: to Justin Pierre Trudeau,” Richard Nixon said at a gala buffet in April 1972 during a state visit to Ottawa when Trudeau was just four months old.“Tonight we’ll dispense with the formalities. I’d like to toast the future prime minister of Canada: to Justin Pierre Trudeau,” Richard Nixon said at a gala buffet in April 1972 during a state visit to Ottawa when Trudeau was just four months old.
According to a contemporary news wire report, Trudeau’s father Pierre, then nearing the end of his first four-year Liberal mandate as prime minister, responded that should his eldest son – born on Christmas Day 1971 – ever become Canada’s leader, “I hope he has the grace and skill of the president.”According to a contemporary news wire report, Trudeau’s father Pierre, then nearing the end of his first four-year Liberal mandate as prime minister, responded that should his eldest son – born on Christmas Day 1971 – ever become Canada’s leader, “I hope he has the grace and skill of the president.”
This is Justin Trudeau, on the left, being scooped up by his father, Pierre, who was returning from an overseas trip in 1983:This is Justin Trudeau, on the left, being scooped up by his father, Pierre, who was returning from an overseas trip in 1983:
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How did Justin Trudeau pull off this victory? Just a few months ago, he was an unlikely contender to be Canada’s next prime minister.How did Justin Trudeau pull off this victory? Just a few months ago, he was an unlikely contender to be Canada’s next prime minister.
Running third in the polls, behind the incumbent Conservatives and the resurgent leftwing New Democratic party, Trudeau – son of legendary prime minister Pierre Trudeau – was slated as too young (he is 43) and too inexperienced to haul his beleaguered Liberal party out of the electoral mess of the 2011 general election.Running third in the polls, behind the incumbent Conservatives and the resurgent leftwing New Democratic party, Trudeau – son of legendary prime minister Pierre Trudeau – was slated as too young (he is 43) and too inexperienced to haul his beleaguered Liberal party out of the electoral mess of the 2011 general election.
What changed? Harper’s tactics, referring to his challenger condescendingly as “Justin” and campaign ads that poked fun at his “nice hair”, found no grip among a section of the electorate that wanted the Conservatives out at all costs, and increasingly saw Trudeau as the best chance of achieving that.What changed? Harper’s tactics, referring to his challenger condescendingly as “Justin” and campaign ads that poked fun at his “nice hair”, found no grip among a section of the electorate that wanted the Conservatives out at all costs, and increasingly saw Trudeau as the best chance of achieving that.
The long election campaign – the longest, in fact, since 1872, at 78 days – gave the Liberals the time to build on that boost. Trudeau told the Guardian in July that he relished it: “If there’s one thing that recent history in Canada has shown it’s that campaigns really matter. And there’s a tremendous volatility among voters who are just looking for the right alternative.”The long election campaign – the longest, in fact, since 1872, at 78 days – gave the Liberals the time to build on that boost. Trudeau told the Guardian in July that he relished it: “If there’s one thing that recent history in Canada has shown it’s that campaigns really matter. And there’s a tremendous volatility among voters who are just looking for the right alternative.”
Related: Justin Trudeau: who is Canada's new prime minister?Related: Justin Trudeau: who is Canada's new prime minister?
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Opening summaryOpening summary
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Welcome to our continuing live coverage of the Canadian general election, which has seen Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party score a stunning victory over the Conservative government of Stephen Harper.Welcome to our continuing live coverage of the Canadian general election, which has seen Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party score a stunning victory over the Conservative government of Stephen Harper.
Here’s how the night panned out:Here’s how the night panned out:
This is what positive politics can do. This is what a positive, hopeful, a hopeful vision, and a platform and a team together can make happen.This is what positive politics can do. This is what a positive, hopeful, a hopeful vision, and a platform and a team together can make happen.
Canadians from all across this great country sent a clear message tonight, it’s time for a change in this country, my friends, a real change.Canadians from all across this great country sent a clear message tonight, it’s time for a change in this country, my friends, a real change.
Canadians have turned the page on 10 long years. They have rejected the politics of fear and division.Canadians have turned the page on 10 long years. They have rejected the politics of fear and division.
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