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canada election 2021

canada election 2021

Here's How Canada's Election Would've Gone If Quebec Students Were All Able To Vote

Quebec students would've also favoured the Liberals and helped them win a minority government — though a much slimmer one — if they were able to vote, according to Student Vote Canada.

If students were able to cast ballots in the federal election, the Liberals would have won 116 seats nationally, forming a minority government. The official opposition would be the New Democratic Party (NDP), with 106 seats.

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What Canada's Election & A Liberal Minority Gov't Could Mean For Quebec

Now that the dust has settled on the 2021 Federal Election, many of us living in Quebec might be wondering what the point of all this was. But no election is without some kind of meaning, especially for voters.

So, what did this election mean for the people of Quebec and what does a Liberal minority mean for the province?

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Mayor Plante Congratulated Trudeau & Listed Some Of What Montreal Wants From The New Gov't

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante offered her congratulations to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose Liberal party secured another minority government following Canada's 2021 election.

She also listed the city's priorities for the next government.

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Justin Trudeau Was Spotted Thanking Supporters At A Montreal Metro Station (PHOTO)

After making his way back to Montreal on September 20 in order to vote in his Papineau riding, Justin Trudeau and his Liberal party won a minority government yet again.

And now, the prime minister is out and about in our city.

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Legault Reacted To The Liberal Win & Says He'll Work With Trudeau On Quebec's Interests

Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has come out of Canada's 2021 election with another minority government, setting the balance of power in Ottawa for potentially another four years.

On Tuesday morning, Quebec Premier François Legault released a brief statement congratulating Trudeau on his victory.

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Justin Trudeau Will Be Canada's PM For Another 4 Years & Here's His Victory Speech (VIDEO)

It's official — Canada will have a minority Liberal government with Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister for another term.

At the time of writing this article, the Liberals had been elected or leading in 158 ridings, according to CBC News' projected elections results.

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The Liberals Will Get A Minority Government In Canada's Election, The CBC Projects

Justin Trudeau's Liberals will get a minority government following Canada's 2021 election, the CBC projects. The public broadcaster projected earlier in the evening that the Liberals would win a government, but it was not immediately clear whether the party would claim a minority or majority of seats in the House of Commons, the CBC said.

The result, of course, is that it's possible little will change in the balance of power in the next parliament. The Liberals have held a minority government since the last federal election in 2019.

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The CBC Projects A Liberal Government In Canada's Election

The CBC has made a call in Canada's election, projecting the next government will be Liberal.

UPDATE: The CBC projects the Liberals will get a minority government. Read more.

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Yes, Canada Party Leaders Can Be Photographed Inside Polling Stations

Wondering how Canada party leaders can share photos of themselves inside their Elections Canada polling stations but you can't? The answer is media pools.

Elections Canada allows members of the media to apply to participate in pools (i.e. a few designated individuals taking pics that can be used more widely) specifically to obtain photos of registered party leaders in their polling stations.

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Uber Is Offering Discounted Rides To Go Vote In Montreal

It's Election Day in Canada and if you need to take an Uber to get to your polling station, you're in luck.

According to a statement shared with MTL Blog, Uber riders can "get up to 50% off each way (maximum $5 per ride) by using the code VOTE2021 to get the discount during polling station hours."

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Elections Canada Is Reminding You NOT To Take Pics Inside Your Polling Station

Just like that, the time has come for Canadians to hit the polls again.

And because election day can get a little overwhelming, Elections Canada put together a list of important tips to remember today.

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Election Day In Canada Means Your Boss Has To Make Sure You Have 3 Consecutive Hrs To Vote

It's Monday, September 20, which means it's election day in Canada. And for all the Quebecers who are preparing to vote, it's important to remember that polling stations are open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in our province today.

And with that reminder, you should also know that you have the right to have three consecutive hours to go vote, which means some of you may get to ask your boss to leave work early. This rule applies in all of Canada.

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