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Posted by Sini

1. Gay marriage should survive the next government given the Tories' tepid victory and what appears to be a progressive majority of at least 170-140 on that issue (BQ+NDP+Liberals minus, say, 15 reactionary "conscience" votes--and that's assuming solid Conservative opposition).

2. The agenda for governance will have to be very limited; it now appears that the Conservatives will need support from both the BQ and the NDP to achieve a parliamentary majority.

3. The Green Party's 4.5% of the vote netted 0 seats.

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