Le système électoral canadien est basé sur un système de gouvernement parlementaire, calqué sur celui du Royaume-Uni. Wikipédia (anglais)
How does Canada elect 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.
Is voting in Canada a right or responsibility?
Section 3 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms deals with the democratic rights of citizens: 3. Every citizen of Canada has the right to vote in an election of members of the House of Commons or of a legislative assembly and to be qualified for membership therein.
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.