Electoral earthquake. (Canada's October 1993 general elections) (Column)

Canada's general elections in Oct 1993, resulted in a major revamp of the government with the Liberal Party gaining majority of the seats. This development stemmed from a divided Conservative Party, the dissatisfaction with the Mulroney government prior to the elections, and Canada's electoral system for House of Commons seats. Analysts believe that the elections underscored the party structure's regional disparities but foresee no imminent effect on the country's relations with the US.

Canada's October general election was a political earthquake. The Liberal Party, whose leader, J