[goldstategop]

That's the comfortable explanation. The more honest one is most Canadians really prefer the Left and will shun a government that promises lower taxes, less regulation, and greater individual freedom. Ronald Reagan's brand of conservatism doesn't have any takers in Canada east of Manitoba.

[NZerFromHK]

This is nutty. In Australia the Australian Labor Party Left together with Australian Democrats and Greens can't get something like 55% of the popular vote!

[jamesissmall218]

I agree that there is no way that conservatives could win a majority of the vote in Canada probably ever, especially when factoring in Quebec. The only hope for a truly conservative party to come to power is if Quebec is no longer a part of the country. However, I do believe that a conservative minority is probable for the next election The divisions within the party (red tories and true conservatives) are almost gone and it is much more united in ideology. The canadian versions of RINOs are gone, making it easier for the party to campaign. I would expect in the next election to see just the opposite of what happened in the 1990's - more vote splitting on the left and a united right, although I highly doubt that it could win a majority.

[Law is not justice but process]

It looks like the Liberals lost about 37 seats (my understanding of the numbers and their finality leaves a bit to be desired, so correct me if necessary). The conservatives gained a few and the BQ gained a lot. The new government will move left as the liberals will have to ally themselves with an even farther left party to govern.

The election seems to indicate that people are somewhat disappointed with the liberals, but not quite enough to throw them out completely. I do not think moving farther to the left will endear the Liberal led government to most Canadians. If the Conservatives work hard, especially in Quebec and Ontario, the next election may lead them past the Liberals. A Conservative majority is probably too much to hope for, but a coalition sure seems reachable in the near future, if the trend continues,

In short, this election may not be salvation, but it is darn well progress!

That is the view from coastal South Carolina, anyway. Good luck Canadian Conservatives, and good night.

[Dont Mention the War]

To all right-minded Candians on FR (double entendre intended), you have my condolences.

To all lurking Canadian left-wingers, enjoy your new hell.

[jodorowsky]

As an Ontarian, this election helps explain a curious sensation I've had ever since I was a small boy, of being surrounded by idiots.