Mike Carney, leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, likely won a full term as Prime Minister, local broadcasters said on Monday following early vote counting in a tightly contested election.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) said it was projecting a Liberal win in the elections, with the party set to win more of Parliament’s 343 seats than the Conservative party. But it was not immediately clear whether the Liberals will clinch a majority government. The Conservatives could also win a sizeable minority.
CTV declared a Liberal victory, albeit with a minority government.
Early counting showed the Liberal party with around 160 seats, while Conservatives held 138 seats.
Monday night’s polling potentially marks a rare fourth consecutive win for the Liberals.
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