<P> During the beginning of the 21st century , the party lost a significant amount of support , to the benefit of both the Conservatives and the NDP . In the 2011 federal election , the Liberals had the worst showing in its history , capturing only 19 percent of the popular vote and 34 seats -- becoming the third - place party in the House of Commons for the first time . In the 2015 federal election , the Liberal Party under Justin Trudeau returned to prominence with its best showing since the 2000 election , winning 39.5 percent of the popular vote and 184 seats , thus regaining a majority of seats in the House of Commons . </P>
<P> During the beginning of the 21st century , the party lost a significant amount of support , to the benefit of both the Conservatives and the NDP . In the 2011 federal election , the Liberals had the worst showing in its history , capturing only 19 percent of the popular vote and 34 seats -- becoming the third - place party in the House of Commons for the first time . In the 2015 federal election , the Liberal Party under Justin Trudeau returned to prominence with its best showing since the 2000 election , winning 39.5 percent of the popular vote and 184 seats , thus regaining a majority of seats in the House of Commons . </P>
when did the liberals take power in canada
when did the liberals take power in canada
2015
2015