Following the announcement of Justin Trudeau’s resignation, the opposition parties have all signaled their intention to call an election at the first opportunity. So when could we expect to vote in a federal election?
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During his announcement on Monday, Justin Trudeau prorogued parliament until March 24.
This decision has the effect of putting an end to parliamentary work until this date, therefore making it impossible to call a vote before the end of March.
Once MPs return to the House of Commons, the government could decide to call an election, or a motion of no confidence could be tabled by the opposition, which would effectively start the electoral process if it obtains enough votes .
The duration of an electoral period can, according to Elections Canada, last a minimum of 36 days and a maximum of 50 days.
These deadlines could therefore point towards elections as early as the beginning of May.
According to political analyst Marc-André Leclerc, it is very likely that the electoral campaign will be shorter than long, given the delay before being able to launch it.
“In 2015, the campaign lasted 11 weeks and we found it extremely long,” he says. It must be said, today is like the start of an electoral campaign which will last 25 weeks.”
“I did some little calculations and we’re in line […] towards a voting day on May 5 or 12, he adds. It’s extremely long.”
During the 2021 federal election, the electoral campaign lasted 36 days.
In 2019, it was spread over 40 days.
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