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Federal elections are held roughly every four or five years, unless a minority government loses a vote of non-confidence or the Prime Minister asks the Governor-General to call an election earlier. A couple of years ago a law was passed that says that federal elections must be held every four years unless a vote of non-confidence forces an election, but the Prime Minister who enacted it has already called one election outside that law. The only thing that's absolutely certain is that a federal government mandate can't last longer than five years.
Source: http://www.helium.com/items/2101915-an-introduction-to-canadian-government-elections
For provinces of Canada, the best description is "whenever they happen, but not more than five years apart." An election happens when the current government fails a "vote of confidence", and thus is no longer able to govern. Some provinces, notably British Columbia, have enacted laws specifying an election date, usually every fourth year, but there is no guarantee that a government will last that long. The British North America Act, which became the Canadian Constitution when it was repatriated, does specify that the longest a parliament may sit without calling an election is five years. That has, very rarely, been stretched to five an a half years by adjourning Parliament before the election is due, and then not reconvening it... but the Queen's Representative does have the power to call an election, if Parliament is unavailable.
Im pretty sure every 5 years =)
Im pretty sure every 4 years =)
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When is the provincial election in Ontario?
it will be held on October 6th 2011
When is the next provincial election held?
2014!!
Where is YC Alberta currently held?
YC Alberta is currently held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
What are general election how often are they usually held in india?
every five years
How often does Ecuador have an election?
How many years is it held in ecuador dummies i need ecuador not these
How often are election held?
That depends on the location of the election and what type of election it is. In some countries, assembly elections are held on general schedule (i.e.) the US, ever 4 years) and in others, parliamentary elections can be held at any time (i.e.) the UK).Australia has an election approx every 2 to 4 years.
How often are election held for house of Representative?
The H.O.R. holds electiions every two years.
What comes first the general election or the primary election?
No, in an election year, primary elections are held in order to pick the party candidates for the general election which is held in November (Although primary often means most important, sometimes, as in this case, primary means first.)
Where was the first US election held?
The first US election was held in Virginia.
When were election held last?
The last US election was held on November 6th, 2012.
Are election held in china?
yes, election's are held in china maybe for 4 or so years.
What state held the first election?
the state of Washington held the first election
