Despite a Tory sweep of Liberal-held ridings in Alberta Monday night, the Liberal party has won the most seats in the 2019 election and will cling to power in Ottawa at the head of a minority government. Mayor Naheed Nenshi congratulated the Liberal leader Monday night but acknowledged the election results reflect a frustrated electorate in Alberta. The results, particularly in Alberta, show there is a lot of work to do. — Naheed Nenshi (@nenshi) October 22, 2019Martha Hall Findlay, president of the non-partisan Canada West Foundation and former Liberal MP, said the federal campaign saw Canadians completely polarized on climate change and energy policy. “I understand why some political leaders play on this because it’s a quick win, it’s an easy gain,” said Thomas.

Source: National Post October 22, 2019 17:07 UTC