2006 Canadian Federal Election Results

Fed up with the scandal-ridden Liberal government, Canadian voters elected a Conservative minority government in yesterday's federal election. After a meticulous campaign, Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper led his party to win 124 seats, up from 99 in the 2004 federal election, but well shy of the 155 needed for a majority government. The Conservative Party did pick up 10 seats in Quebec, giving Canada a second party with members of parliament from all regions of Canada. Prime Minister Paul Martin has announced that he will not lead the Liberal Party in another election campaign, setting the stage for a Liberal leadership race that will distract the party for quite a while. The New Democratic Party won 29 seats, a gain of 9 seats from the 2004 election.

See Also:
Conservative Party of Canada
Liberal Party of Canada
The Prime Minister of Canada