Conservatives boost grip on power (win 2 extra seats in special elections in Canada)
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada's ruling Conservatives strengthened their grip on power on Monday when they unexpectedly won two extra seats in Parliament in special elections, making it even less likely they will be brought down any time soon. The two victories gave the party 145 of the 308 seats in the House of Commons elected chamber of Parliament, only 10 short of the 155 it needs for a majority. The Conservatives have been in power since early 2006, but only with minority governments. A total of four special elections were held to fill seats left vacant by retiring legislators. The...
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