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Canada election leaves Conservatives with minority government
In the 40th general federal election turnout hits a historic low of 59 percent as the Conservative Party wins a minority. Unofficial results show Conservatives with 143 seats, Liberals 76, Bloc 50, NDP 37, Green Party none. Critics note limited change and call for electoral reform amid a looming recession and global financial crisis.
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