Canadian Elections
The most recent federal election was held on September 20, 2021, resulting in a Liberal minority government led by Justin Trudeau. See the results from Elections Canada.
Federal Voting
Use the resources below to find information about the federal election.
Electoral Process
Federal general elections in Canada are typically held every four years on the the third Monday in October. The purpose of the election is to select, by way of a public vote, 338 individuals to fill the 338 seats in the House of Commons. The individuals who receive the most votes in their electoral district become Members of Parliament (MP) and so serve in the next session of the Canadian Parliament. Generally, the leader of the political party with the most seats (i.e., MPs who are affiliated with that party) becomes the country's Prime Minister. In each election, Canadian citizens can vote for 1 MP candidate in their electoral district.
Political Parties
A complete list of registered political parties with contact info and links to official party websites can be found on the Elections Canada website. Specific details about each party's electoral platform and current leadership can be found on their respective websites. The five parties listed below hold seats in the 44th Canadian Parliament.
