The 45th Canadian Federal Election
The 45th Canadian federal election, a momentous event that will shape the future of the nation, is set to take place on or before October 20, 2025. This is in accordance with the fixed-date statutory provisions of the Canada Elections Act, which mandates a federal election on the third Monday of October in the fourth calendar year after the previous election. The Constitution Act of 1867 and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms further stipulate that federal elections should be held within five years of the preceding one.
The Liberals and the New Democratic Party (NDP) agreed in 2022 that the Liberals would stay in power until 2025, ensuring stability on budgets, programming, and NDP social policy priorities.
However, a survey by Nanos Research shows that almost one in two Canadians prefer that the next federal election occur before 2025, hopefully as soon as possible or in 2024.
The federal election may occur before the scheduled date should the governor general dissolve Parliament on the prime minister's recommendation for a snap election or if the House of Commons passes a motion of no confidence in the government.
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Proposal to Move the Election’s Fixed Date
On March 20, 2024, the Electoral Participation Act was introduced, proposing an amendment to the Canada Elections Act. This amendment suggests changing the fixed election date to October 27, 2025, to avoid conflict with Diwali and the municipal elections in Alberta. However, this change also has implications for the pension eligibility of 80 members of the parliament elected during the 2019 election. If this proposal is accepted, these members would qualify for a pension that they would not receive if they failed to achieve reelection. This potential change in pension eligibility could significantly impact the decisions and strategies of these members and their respective parties.
The events leading up to and during the 45th Canadian Federal Election are set to unfold in the days to come. With the possibility of unexpected twists and turns, this election keeps the nation on the edge of their seats.