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How does the election system work in Canada?
Canada's electoral system, sometimes referred to as a "first-past-the-post" system, is more accurately referred to as a single-member plurality system. The candidate with the most votes in a riding wins a seat in the House of Commons and represents that riding as its member of Parliament (MP).
How often does Canada elect a prime minister?
A majority government normally lasts around four years, since general elections for Parliament are normally held every four years. Minority governments generally last for a shorter period. The shortest minority government, Prime Minister Meighen's second government, lasted just under three months.
What is the system of elections?
An electoral system or voting system is a set of rules that determine how elections and referendums are conducted and how their results are determined.