CanadaElections 1 · Elections and levels of government
Under Canada's fixed-date rule, when is a federal election normally held?
- aWhenever the Senate decides to hold one
- bOn the third Monday in October, every four yearsCorrect answer
- cOn the first Monday in September, every five years
- dOn Canada Day, every four years
Why?
The law sets a federal election for the third Monday in October of the fourth calendar year after the last election. An election can still happen earlier, for example when the government loses the support of the House of Commons.
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