Canadian PM Mark Carney calls snap election for 28 April as Parliament is dissolved
Canada's Governor General Mary Simon dissolved the 44th Parliament on 23 March 2025 on the advice of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who called a snap general election for 28 April 2025.
Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney advised Governor General Mary Simon on 23 March 2025 to dissolve Parliament, and she approved it, dissolving the 44th Parliament and ordering election writs. The general election was set for 28 April 2025, though it was not due until October. Carney, who had recently become Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau's resignation, said he needed a strong mandate to deal with US President Donald Trump's trade actions and threats to Canada's sovereignty. The 37-day campaign covers 343 seats in the House of Commons, AP reported.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 March 2025, Ottawa
- Dissolved
- 44th Parliament of Canada
- Election day
- 28 April 2025
- Advised by
- PM Mark Carney
- Approved by
- Governor General Mary Simon
- Seats
- 343 in the House of Commons
Practice MCQs 3 questions
For which date did Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney call a snap general election on 23 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 28 April 2025
Carney called the election for 28 April 2025; it had not been due until October.
Who dissolved Canada's 44th Parliament on 23 March 2025 on the advice of Prime Minister Mark Carney?
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Correct answer: B — Governor General Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon approved Carney's advice and issued proclamations dissolving Parliament and ordering election writs.
How many seats in Canada's House of Commons were up for election in the vote called on 23 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 343
AP reported that the 37-day campaign was for 343 seats in the House of Commons.