Stephen Harper - leader of the Conservative Party in Canada

Voters in Canada have elected a minority government. Stephen Harper, the leader of the Conservative Party has called on other political parties in the next parliament to work with him on moving Canada forward. This report from Daniel Lak in Calgary:

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STEPHEN HARPER
"Tonight, although Canadians have voted for change, they have not given any one party in the House of Commons a majority. They have asked us to cooperate, to work together and to get on with tackling the real concerns of ordinary working people and their families."

Daniel Lak, BBC, Calgary

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great enthusiasm
a lot of interest and support

victory
win

alienated
not included and separated

drew their support
had the most people who would vote for them

picked up strength
became more popular

to form a minority government
to be the leaders because they have the support of other political parties.

he asked other parties to help him govern as Canadians have decreed
he asked other political groups to support his party because he said that is what Canadians wanted

have voted for change
have elected his party because they want to see a difference

a majority
the most places in the government

tackling the real concerns of ordinary working people
trying to end the worries of normal people

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