2011 federal election Stéphane Dion

the liberal party fell third place on 2 may 2011, in federal election first time in canadian history. party won 19 per cent of popular vote, down 26 per cent party won under dion, , elected 34 mps. new democratic party formed official opposition, result of surge in support in quebec. dion 1 of 7 liberal mps re-elected in home province, won 43.43 per cent of popular in riding highest vote share liberal in quebec.

following re-election in may 2011, dion had more prominent role within liberal caucus had after resignation leader in 2008. interim liberal leader bob rae appointed dion liberals critic intergovernmental affairs , spokesman la francophonie. month after election dion attended ndp s federal convention observer liberal party, @ time called on ndp leader not appease separatists way maintain party s support in quebec. criticized ndps policy 50-per-cent-plus-one in referendum justify quebec separating canada.