Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's ruling Liberals will form a minority government, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp projected on Monday (Oct 21) after polls closed across the country.
Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party has retained power but as a minority government, according to projections by Canada's national broadcaster, CBC.
Despite some early losses in Canada's eastern provinces, the Liberals are expected to claim the most seats in parliament, giving them a second term.
This federal election was seen as a referendum on Mr Trudeau, who endured a bumpy first term, tainted by scandal.
His Liberals were neck-and-neck with their centre-right Conservative rivals.
Mr Trudeau's weakened grip on power will force him to work with other parties to pass legislation during this next term.
There are still lots of votes to count so it is unclear how each party will ultimately fare.
But if the projection proves to be correct, it will be a bitterly disappointing result for Conservative leader Andrew Scheer.
(Compiled)
