Canada election result: Trudeau wins third term after early vote gamble

Justin Trudeau says voters have given him clear mandate', but his Liberal party is expected to remain as a minority government

Justin Trudeau has won a third term as Canada's prime minister, with his Liberal party set to capture the most votes in the snap election, a result he called a clear mandate" to get the country through the pandemic.

With results still trickling in late Monday night, Trudeau was on track for another minority government, meaning he will once again need to work with other parties to pass legislation.