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Battleground BC? Three-way split that could see federal leaders on the West Coast often (CTV)


At the dissolution of parliament, British Columbia had a remarkable three-way split of seats for the three major parties, and that could be a sign that their leaders will be spending a lot of time on the West Coast as they look to woo voters to their side.

The Liberal Party held 14 seats, the Conservatives had 14 of their own, while the NDP held 12 and party leader, Elizabeth May, held the sole Green Party seat in the province. Another seat on Vancouver Island was vacated last month.

That unusual balance of seats will likely see the major party leaders spend considerable time in BC  ...

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