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The 2015 Canadian federal election was held on October 19, 2015, to elect the 338 members of the House of Commons of the 42nd Parliament of Canada. In accordance with the maximum four-year term under a 2007 amendment to the Canada Elections Act , the writs of election for the 2015 election were issued by Governor General David Johnston on August 4.
The 42nd Canadian federal election was held on October 19, 2015. The incumbent Conservative Party of Canada of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in office since 2006, was defeated by the Liberal Party of Canada under the leadership of Justin Trudeau.
Canadian regions. Official results after judicial recounts. [1]Abbreviations guide: . Animal All. - Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party AOTN - Alliance of the North BQ - Bloc Québécois
The 2015 United States elections were held (for the most part) on Tuesday, November 3. The off-year election included a special election for Speaker of the House.There were also gubernatorial and state legislative elections in a few states; as well as numerous citizen initiatives, mayoral races, and a variety of other local offices on the ballot.
The number of seats has increased steadily over time, from 180 for the first election to the current total of 338. The current federal government structure was established in 1867 by the Constitution Act. For federal by-elections (for one or a few seats as a result of retirement, etc.) see List of federal by-elections in Canada.
Trudeau has served as prime minister since November 5, 2015, having won three general elections. A liberal, Trudeau was successful in his first general election as leader of the Liberal Party, which he defeated then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservatives in the general election of 2015 and formed a majority
May 18, 2012: An Ontario Superior Court judge declares the 2011 federal election results in the riding of Etobicoke Centre to be "null and void", potentially triggering a by-election. [13] [14] May 28, 2012: Conservative MP Ted Opitz announces he will appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the result in Etobicoke Centre. [15]
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