10-21-2019, 10:25 AM
Elections Canada
Elections Canada is a nonpartisan agency that is responsible for the conduct of federal elections, by-elections, and referendums. Elections Canada is headed by the chief electoral officer of Canada, who is appointed by a resolution of the House of Commons.
When Are Federal Elections Held in Canada?
Canadian federal elections are usually held every four years, typically in October. Exceptions can be made, however, especially if the government loses the confidence of the House of Commons and an earlier election is mandated.
Ridings and Members of Parliament
The census determines Canada's electoral districts or ridings. For the 2015 Canadian federal election, the number of ridings increased from 308 to 338 (and remains so for the the 2019 election).
Voters in each riding elect one Member of Parliament (MP) to send to the House of Commons. (The Senate in Canada is not an elected body).
Elections Canada is a nonpartisan agency that is responsible for the conduct of federal elections, by-elections, and referendums. Elections Canada is headed by the chief electoral officer of Canada, who is appointed by a resolution of the House of Commons.
When Are Federal Elections Held in Canada?
Canadian federal elections are usually held every four years, typically in October. Exceptions can be made, however, especially if the government loses the confidence of the House of Commons and an earlier election is mandated.
Ridings and Members of Parliament
The census determines Canada's electoral districts or ridings. For the 2015 Canadian federal election, the number of ridings increased from 308 to 338 (and remains so for the the 2019 election).
Voters in each riding elect one Member of Parliament (MP) to send to the House of Commons. (The Senate in Canada is not an elected body).