Stephen Harper's long quest for a majority mandate is complete, thanks to a historic election that banished the Liberals to the political wilderness, obliterated the Bloc Quebecois and ushered in the NDP as the new Official Opposition.
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Layton rides 'Orange wave,' NDP becomes Opposition
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How will Layton's new MPs take to Ottawa?
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What's next for the Bloc Quebecois?
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NDP candidate to become youngest-ever MP at 19
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Michael Ignatieff to step down as Liberal leader
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Green Party makes history: Elizabeth May wins seat
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NDPers 'shocked' and giddy at historic breakthrough
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Ignatieff loses seat as Liberals decimated in Toronto
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In Pictures: Watch out waistlines! Leaders pour pints, flip fritters and eat birthday cake.
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NDP supporters drunk on victory, or perhaps something else, celebrate on the streets of downtown Toronto.
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