Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Federal elections in Canada 2021 - Statistics & Facts
Canadian electoral law requires that a federal election be held on the third Monday in October of the fourth year following the previous election. It does, however, allow for an early election to be called if the Prime Minister convinces the Governor General to dissolve Parliament. This is precisely what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did on August 15, 2021, by asking Governor Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament, thereby launching the campaign for the 44th Canadian federal election.
