October 9, Slides 9-10

Question 1

What was the outcome of the 2021 Canadian federal election?

Answer 1

The Liberals formed a minority government, winning 160 seats. This is less than the 50% required for a majority in the 338-seat House of Commons.

Question 2

How were seats distributed among major parties in the 2021 election?

Answer 2

Liberals: 160 seats
Conservatives: 119 seats
Bloc Québécois: 32 seats
New Democrats (NDP): 24 seats
Greens: 2 seats

Question 3

What does a “minority government” mean in the context of the 2021 election?

Answer 3

A minority government means the governing party (Liberals) does not have more than half the seats in the House of Commons. They require support from other parties to pass legislation.

Question 4

What voting system is used in Canadian federal elections?

Answer 4

Canada uses the Single-Member Plurality system, also known as “first past the post.” Candidates with the most votes in each riding win a seat.

Question 5

What regions showed strong support for the Conservatives in 2021?

Answer 5

The Conservatives gained significant support in the Prairie provinces, including Alberta, Saskatchewan, and parts of Manitoba.