BRIEF-Canada's ruling Liberals ahead in 24 seats in Atlantic region, down from the 27 they won in 2019, as first polls close - provisional results

Sept 20 (Reuters) -

* CANADA'S RULING LIBERALS AHEAD IN 24 SEATS IN ATLANTIC REGION, DOWN FROM THE 27 THEY WON IN 2019, AS FIRST POLLS CLOSE - PROVISIONAL RESULTS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ]