Ted Falk is back for another term as Member of Parliament for Provencher.

Falk was first elected in a by-election in 2013. He was re-elected in 2015 and 2019, prior to Monday's vote.

"There is just kind of a big feeling of relief," says Falk. "Then the joy kicks in like a millisecond later."

Falk credits his team, including his family and the many volunteers for helping pave the way to victory.

"Whether it's putting up signs, knocking on doors, working here in the office with us, the team here was phenomenal," says Falk. "My family was a huge part of my success here, whether it was my brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, or my children and my grandchildren. And of course, my wife was out there with me every single day campaigning."

For Falk, the margin of victory is not as strong as his previous three elections. As of Monday at 11:30 pm, Falk has 48.5 percent of the votes, compared to 58 percent in 2013, 56 percent in 2013 and 65 percent in 2019.

"It's always disappointing to lose a percentage of support, but I think I understand some of the reasons behind that," admits Falk. "Certainly we saw a change in tone the last few weeks and the People's Party seemed to resonate with a lot of folks here in the southeast."

Falk says the lower margin of victory will not change how he serves the southeast.

"I am excited to get back to work for the constituents back in Ottawa doing what I've done for the last almost eight years and that's being their voice in Ottawa," adds Falk.

With respect to another Liberal minority government, Falk calls it frustrating.

"What a waste of money, that's my initial reaction," says Falk. "And time and energy and frustration for people."

With more than $600 million spent on this election, Falk says that money could have been used in a variety of other ways, including reducing our country's debt.

Falk suggests the Liberals will now pick a partner to work with in order to pass their legislation. He guesses it will likely be the NDP. The Conservatives will then continue to oppose legislation and critique government information and bills.

Meanwhile, even though mail-in votes still need to be counted, Falk says this will not have an impact at the local level. Though it could shift the percentages a little, with only 2,013 kits issued to electors in Provencher, it will not change the overall result.