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Layton rides 'Orange wave,' NDP becomes Opposition
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| Last Edited | Homegrown Democrat May 03, 2011 01:07am |
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| News Date | Tuesday, May 3, 2011 06:25:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The NDP completely crushed the Bloc Quebecois, picked up seats in Toronto, and became the Official Opposition Monday night, signalling a seismic change in Canadian politics.
Early Tuesday morning, the NDP were looking at more than 100 seats in the House of Commons, with up to 60 seats in Quebec.
NDP Leader Jack Layton faced a crowd of jubilant supporters in Toronto shortly after midnight.
"Canadians have elected a new generation of New Democrats MPs from every corner of the country," he said.
"My friends, for the first time in our history, Canadians have asked us to serve as the Official Opposition."
Layton said he spoke to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and offered congratulations, as well as his desire for a more "positive and respectful" Parliament. |
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