Ottawa (Canada) – In a historic cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Anita Anand as Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. This makes her the first Hindu woman to hold the role. She replaces Mélanie Joly, who now takes over as Minister of Industry. A Groundbreaking Appointment Anand, a senior Liberal Party member, … Read more
Mark Joseph Carney (born March 16, 1965) is a Canadian politician and economist who is serving as the 24th prime minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party.
Canada is a representative democracy. During a federal election, all Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on election day can vote in their electoral district. But many steps must first be taken before voters go to the polls.
Follow the steps below to understand the federal election process in Canada.
A general election must be held by October 2025, but is likely to come earlier given the precarity of the Liberals’ parliamentary minority. A federal budget that is expected to be voted on next spring could be a trigger if Justin Trudeau cannot rally support to pass it.