Canada’s Liberal sweep to power in election

Canada’s Liberal Party has decisively won a general election, ending nearly a decade of Conservative rule. The centrist Liberals, led by Justin Trudeau, started the campaign in third place but in a stunning turnaround now command a majority. Mr Trudeau, the 43-year-old son of late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, said Canadians had voted for real […]

Canada’s Liberal Party has decisively won a general election, ending nearly a decade of Conservative rule.
The centrist Liberals, led by Justin Trudeau, started the campaign in third place but in a stunning turnaround now command a majority.
Mr Trudeau, the 43-year-old son of late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, said Canadians had voted for real change.
Incumbent Conservative PM Stephen Harper – in power since 2006 – has congratulated his rival.
Justin Trudeau is son of late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, considered the father of modern Canada.
Addressing jubilant supporters, Mr Trudeau said Canadians had “sent a clear message tonight: It’s time for a change”.
He also praised Mr Harper for his service to the country.