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“To those who did not vote for us, know that we will work every single day for you, we will govern for everyone. Regardless of how you cast your ballot, ours is a team that will fight for all Canadians…. To Canadians in Alberta and Saskatchewan — know that you are an essential part of our great country. I have heard your frustration and I want to be there to support you. Let us all work hard to bring our country together.”

One of the casualties was Ralph Goodale, the public safety minister, Liberal statesman and the cabinet member designated to be acting prime minister should Trudeau be incapacitated.

The Conservatives also suffered a major loss, as prominent Conservative MP and former cabinet minister Lisa Raitt fell to Liberal Adam van Koeverden, the Olympic kayaking gold medalist.

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At close to midnight, the Liberals were elected or leading in 158 seats, the Conservatives in 120, the Bloc Quebecois in 32, the NDP 24, the Green Party three and an independent – former Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould – in one.

In his concession speech, Andrew Scheer said the results in the West had shown that Canada was a country divided. The Liberals had also lost 20 seats as well as support in every region in the country, he said.

“Canadians are relying on us,” he said. “Canadians need us to replace the Trudeau Liberals. Tonight, Conservatives have put Justin Trudeau on notice, and Mr. Trudeau, when your government falls, Conservatives will be there and we will win.”