And for the first time in the history of Canada, the agenda is controlled somewhat by what is termed the "west", that is, anything east of Ontario.

Although, the Tory sweep of the west was mitigated somewhat by an upsurge in the NDP votes in urban areas of BC. Voters in BC are even more cynical of the Liberal Party than those in the "east". Provincially, the Liberal party in BC is a coalition of former members of the Conservative, Liberal and Social Credit Parties.

Having seen first hand what such a coalition can do, a lot of the Liberal vote is parked with the NDP, even in Federal elections. Despite the threat of the dreaded Tories, some of that vote was not shaken this time around.

The next 18 months or so should prove interesting to watch, while the Liberals and Conservatives work hand in hand at a Federal level.