Federal Elections Flashcards

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When the federal election happens?

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  • federal elections must be held on the third Monday in October every four years
  • The Prime Minister may ask the Governor General to call an earlier election.
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how the electoral district work?

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  • An electoral district is a geographical area represented by a member of Parliament (MP)
  • The citizens in each electoral district elect one MP who sits in the House of Commons to represent them.
  • Canada is divided into 308 electoral districts, also known as ridings or constituencies
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requirements to be able to vote?

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  • a Canadian citizen
  • at least 18 years old on voting day
  • on the voters’ list.
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4
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Who is the Head of State?

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  • King Charles III
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The name of the representative of the King of Canada, the Governor General, is:

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  • Mary Simon (Inuk leader from Nunavik)
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The Head of Government, the Prime Minister, is

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  • Justin Trudeau
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The name of the political party in power is:

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  • Liberal Party
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The name of the Leader of the Opposition is

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  • Pierre Poilievre
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The name of the party representing Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition is

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Conservative Party of Canada

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The names of the other opposition parties and leaders are

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  • New Democratic Party of Canada, Jagmeet Singh.
  • Bloc Québécois, Ives Francois Blanchet
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My Member of Parliament (MP) in Ottawa is

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Salma Zahid- Scarborough center

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My federal electoral district is called

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  • Scarborough Centre
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