An election win is a Win

Canada's Justin Trudeau sweeps to victory, toppling Stephen Harper in election

 

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau makes his way to the stage with wife Sophie Gregoire at the Liberal party headquarters in Montreal on Tuesday. Photo: The Canadian Press/AP 

Montreal: He is the photogenic son of a former prime minister whose abs and biceps have graced charity boxing matches, now Canada's Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has won another fight.

Mr Trudeau, 43, rode a late campaign surge to a stunning election victory on Monday, toppling Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives with a promise of change and returning a touch of glamour, youth and charisma to Ottawa.

Supporters of Justin Trudeau celebrate as results come in on election night in Montreal, Quebec. Photo: Bloomberg 

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper pauses while addressing supporters after defeat in Calgary, Alberta, on Monday. Photo: The Canadian Press/AP