2019 Federal Election: Coverage from Bell Media Election Show
CP24’s night coverage of Your Vote 2019 shocked the audience at the election show at Bell Media when Liberals won a minority government.
The event took place at Bell Media’s West parking lot, situated at 299 Queen St W, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The entire event was broadcast live through CP24, featuring a reporter who gathered people's opinions on whether the Liberals would secure a majority in the elections. Members of Toronto’s community gathered to witness the live vote count of the 2019 federal election.
Although the Liberals managed to form a minority government, some of the individuals interviewed at the beginning expressed surprise at the final results. Many had anticipated a Liberal majority due to their strong support for the party.
Among the audience members, Michela Hughes shared her perspective on the Liberal Party. "I believe the party needs at least eight years to accomplish its goals," said Hughes. She continued, "I voted for the Liberals due to their superior policies, such as those related to climate change, taxes, and social matters." Hughes also speculated that "they might still achieve a majority in this election."
As time progressed, more attendees arrived, gradually filling up the parking lot with Torontonians. Initial comments from those interviewed mainly revolved around the expectation of a Liberal majority government, rather than a minority government, at the start of the event.
By 8:30 p.m., the Liberals were still leading, and additional people joined in to enjoy the complimentary food provided by CP24. Food trucks from Smoker's Poutine and Tiny Tom, as well as a popcorn stall, were available. The audience relished the show along with the provided refreshments.
Another interviewee, Mahad Arale, shared his political views regarding the Liberals potentially forming a minority government in collaboration with the NDP. "I cast my vote for the Liberals, but I think they will create a minority government with the NDP, given the limited number of seats available for the Liberals to secure a majority," stated Arale, a third-year journalism student at Ryerson University. He further remarked, "Many of my family members and relatives also voted for the Liberals."
As the interviews progressed, those who were interviewed initially began to anticipate a Liberal majority with 170 seats in the Canadian Parliament. However, their expectations were dashed when it turned out that the Liberals only secured 157 seats.