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This is a list of by-elections in Canada since Confederation.By-elections are held to fill a vacancy in the Canadian House of Commons.Vacancies are caused by the death or resignation of a Member of Parliament or, more rarely, by the voiding of an election result by a court or as the result of an MP being expelled from the House of Commons.
The Liberal Party of Canada has a minority government during this Parliament, supported by the New Democratic Party in a (2022 to 2024) confidence-and-supply agreement. [1] The Conservative Party of Canada forms the Official Opposition. Eleven by-elections have been held during the 44th Parliament.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced both by-elections on Friday September 18, along with Liberal candidates for each riding. [5] Annamie Paul, the newly elected leader of the Green Party and Green candidate for Toronto Centre, called on the government to delay the by-elections, citing increased restrictions on movement and activity in Toronto in light of rising cases of COVID-19. [6]
Pages in category "Lists of by-elections in Canada" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
This is a list of elections in Canada that were held in 2024. Included are municipal , provincial and federal elections, by-elections on any level, referendums and party leadership races at any level.
The Conservative Party of Canada led a minority government for the entirety of the 40th Canadian Parliament, with little change from by-elections. Ten seats became vacant during the life of the Parliament. Seven of these vacancies were filled through by-elections, and three seats remained vacant when the 2011 federal election was called.
The Parliament of Canada is the legislative body of the government of Canada. The Parliament is composed of the House of Commons (lower house), the Senate (upper house), and the sovereign, represented by the governor general. Most major legislation originates from the House, as it is the only body that is directly elected.
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.