Canadian federal election, 1993

The Canadian federal election of 1993 was held on October 25th, 1993. In this election 295 seats in the Canadian House of Commons were competed for. One of the most eventful elections in Canadian history, more than half of the electorate switched parties from the 1988 election, and led to major change in the nation's politics.

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October 25 - 1993 - Canadian House of Commons - 1988 election

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The election was called by new Progressive Conservative Party leader Kim Campbell near the end of her party's five year mandate. Despite an unpopular legacy from the Brian Mulroney years, Tory support had recovered in the lead up to the election. However, despite being near the rival Liberals when the writ was dropped, a troubled campaign saw Tory support fall and they suffered the worst defeat. The party lost more than half its vote and was reduced to only two seats.

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Progressive Conservative Party - Kim Campbell - Brian Mulroney - Liberals

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The traditional party third party, the New Democratic Party also fared badly winning only nine seats. The Liberals, led by Jean Chrétien, won a strong majority in the House and formed the next government of Canada. Two new parties emerged, in this election. The sovereigntist Bloc Québécois won almost half the votes in Quebec, and became the Official Opposition, while the Western-based Reform Party won nearly as many seats.

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New Democratic Party - Jean Chrétien - Bloc Québécois - Official Opposition - Reform Party

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