44th Canadian federal election facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
44th Canadian federal election

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338 seats in the House of Commons 170 seats needed for a majority
Leader Justin Trudeau Erin O'Toole Yves-François Blanchet Party Liberal Conservative Bloc Québécois Leader since April 14, 2013 August 24, 2020 January 17, 2019 Leader's seat Papineau Durham Beloeil—Chambly Last election 157 seats, 33.07% 121 seats, 34.41% 32 seats, 7.69% Current seats 157 121 32 Seats needed 13 49 N/A   GPC Leader Jagmeet Singh Jo-Ann Roberts (interim until 2020) Party New Democratic Green Leader since October 1, 2017 November 4, 2019 Leader's seat Burnaby South N/A Last election 24 seats, 15.93% 3 seats, 6.50% Current seats 24 3 Seats needed 146 167
Incumbent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Liberal

The 44th Canadian federal election is an important event in Canada. It's when people vote for who they want to represent them in the House of Commons. This is part of the Canadian Parliament. The election helps choose the next government.

About Canadian Elections

When Elections Happen

In Canada, federal elections usually happen every four years. The law, called the Canada Elections Act, says the election must be on the third Monday of October. This date is set for the fourth year after the last election.

However, sometimes an election can happen sooner. This is called a snap election. It can happen if the government loses the support of the House of Commons. This is known as a motion of no confidence. Or, the Prime Minister can ask the Governor General of Canada to call an early election.

What is a Minority Government?

The current government in Canada is a minority government. This means the party in power has fewer than half of the seats in the House of Commons. They need support from other political parties to pass laws. If they can't get enough support, they might lose a vote. This could lead to an early election.

Who Sits in the House of Commons?

The House of Commons has 338 seats. Each seat represents a different area of Canada. People vote for a person to represent their area. These people are called Members of Parliament, or MPs. The party that wins the most seats usually forms the government.

Images for kids

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  Election signs on the street in Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie

See also

In Spanish: Elecciones federales de Canadá de 2021 para niños