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Apr
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Despite a strong national vote share and notable seat gains, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party has once again fallen short of forming government, prompting soul-searching within party ranks.According to Elections Canada, the Conservatives secured around 41% of the vote—a level not reached in decades—and are projected to win approximately 148 seats, a significant increase from the 120 seats they held prior to dissolution. Yet, with the progressive vote consolidating behind Mark Carney’s Liberals, the Conservatives were once again pushed into opposition.It’s a bitter pill for a party that, only months ago, seemed poised for victory. Public opinion polls…