10 things Canadians should know about the 2015 Federal elections (+Pics)

5. Conservatives Only Need 11 Additional Seats to Retain a Majority

Currently the Tories form a majority government in the house of commons,  holding 159 seats out of 308. However, following the electoral redistribution of 30 new seats, the House of Commons increased its total number of seats from 308 to 338. This is significant because it means the Conservatives will only need to attain 170 seats – an additional 11 – to form another majority government. Furthermore, according to Ipolitics, Harper’s Conservatives could suffer defeat in 18 districts and still retain their majority, and lose up to 40 and still secure a minority government.