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Elections in Canada
constitutional monarchy
Elections in Canada: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Mark Carney; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Mark Carney live
Head of government - Liberal Party of Canada
In office since
14 March 2025
Party
Liberal Party of Canada
Head of state
Charles III
Region
North America
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Next election
-
Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Ottawa
Population
36 991 981
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Canada
Established
1867
Currency
Canadian dollar
Official language
French
Capital
Ottawa
Region
North America
Area
9,984,670 km2
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Election history
28 April 2025parliamentary
Canadian federal election
20 September 2021parliamentary
Canadian federal election
turnout 62.2%
21 October 2019parliamentary
Canadian federal election
turnout 67.0%
19 October 2015parliamentary
Canadian federal election
2 May 2011parliamentary
Canadian federal election
14 October 2008parliamentary
Canadian federal election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Justin Trudeau Mark Carney
peaceful - no coup recorded
2015 - Stephen Harper Justin Trudeau
peaceful - no coup recorded
2006 - Paul Martin Stephen Harper
peaceful - no coup recorded
2003 - Jean Chrétien Paul Martin
peaceful - no coup recorded
1993 - Kim Campbell Jean Chrétien
peaceful - no coup recorded
1993 - Brian Mulroney Kim Campbell
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Canada?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Canada?
The head of government is Mark Carney (Liberal Party of Canada).
When was the last election in Canada?
The most recent was the Canadian federal election on 28 April 2025.
What type of government does Canada have?
Canada is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.