That would mean that Liberal Leader would have to count on the support of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and his party to stay in power. He may also form ties with the Bloc Quebecois. The Bloc has been resurgent in Quebec and is likely to see a big increase in seats.
A joyful Justin Trudeau addressed fellow Liberals in Montreal.
He said: ”I have heard you, my friends.
“You are sending our Liberal team back to work, back to Ottowa with a clear mandate.
The election is a setback for Mr Trudeau’s party, but Andrew Scheer the leader of the Conservatives has not made the gains that he predicted.
With a governing minority, the Liberals will have to negotiate support from at least one other party in order to pass any legislation during this term.
Opposition New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh has congratulated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and will be a constructive participant in the new Parliament.
Trudeau’s Liberal party was projected to win the most seats in the 338-seat Parliament in Monday’s national elections.
That outcome would give it the best chance to form a government.
Still, exit polls predicted the Liberals would fall short of a majority.
Mr Trudeau mat also rely on the leftist New Democrat for support at times to pass legislation.