How many terms can a prime minister serve?
There is no limit to the amount of time that somebody can be Prime Minister. A Prime Minister only stops being the Prime Minister if their party has a vote to change the leadership of their party, if their party does not win government at an election, or if they decide to resign as Prime Minister.
How long is Canadian prime minister term?
When a prime minister holds office in more than one parliament, it is customarily referred to as the prime minister's first government, second government, and so on. A majority government normally lasts around four years, since general elections for Parliament are normally held every four years.
How does Canada elect a prime minister?
Using the plurality voting system, Canadians vote for their local Member of Parliament (MP), who represents one specific constituency in the House of Commons. The leader of the party most likely to hold the confidence of the House of Commons becomes the prime minister.