when was the last canadian election

The last Canadian federal election was held on April 28, 2025.

Quick Scoop: Last Canadian Election

• The most recent Canadian federal election took place on April 28, 2025.

• It elected members to the 45th Canadian Parliament under a new 343-seat electoral map.

• The election was called early, rather than on the usual fixed October date, after Parliament was dissolved on the advice of the prime minister.

Why that date matters

Under the Canada Elections Act, federal elections are normally scheduled for the third Monday in October in the fourth calendar year after the previous vote, but they can happen sooner if Parliament is dissolved early. In 2025, this is exactly what happened, which is why the election fell in April instead of October.

In forum and news discussions, when people now ask “when was the last Canadian election,” they are referring to that April 28, 2025 federal vote.

If you meant something else

• Last provincial or territorial elections vary by province/territory (for example, several provinces also went to the polls in 2024–2025).

• Municipal elections follow their own schedules set by provinces and cities.

So, unless you specify a province, territory, or city, the standard answer is: the last Canadian election (federal) was on April 28, 2025.

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