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ELECTIONS
J. Marshall 2007
Every Canadian gets 1 vote in the federal election which occurs about
every 4 years when the ruling party has a majority
and about every 2 years when the ruling party has a minority.
An election must be called within five years of a party
coming to power. This period is called an election term.
In Canada, the party that wins the majority, rules.
The majority = 1/2 x Seats + 1
Ex. 1/2 x 301 + 1 = 151
Ex. 1/2 x 308 + 1 = 155
IF the biggest winner gets less than that, they form a MINORITY government.
Determine the Type of Gov’t
Majority Government
Winner
Others
Determine the Type of Gov’t
Minority Government
Others
Winner
The Distribution of Seats Determines the Gov’t:The Distribution of Seats Determines the Gov’t:
143 Conservative
36 NDP77 Liberal 48 Bloc Québécois
1 Independent
Speaker
Last election: October, 2008
There are currently 308 seats in the Commons:
Why would there be 7 new seats since 2001?
3 vacant seats
Election Scenario A
Liberal 100
Conservative 110
Bloc 35
NDP 56
TOTAL 301
Biggest
Remainder
Conclusion: Majority Minority
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Election Scenario B
Liberal 158
Conservative 111
Bloc 15
NDP 17
TOTAL 301
Biggest
Remainder
Conclusion: Majority Minority
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Election Scenario C
Liberal 85
Conservative 210
Bloc 5
NDP 1
TOTAL 301
Biggest
Remainder
Conclusion: Majority Minority
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Election Scenario D
Liberal 75
Conservative 74
Bloc 73
NDP 79
TOTAL301
Biggest
Remainder
Conclusion: Majority Minority
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Election Scenario E
Liberal 112
Conservative 96
Bloc 35
NDP 58
TOTAL 301
Biggest
Remainder
Conclusion: Majority Minority
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Election Scenario F
Liberal 21
Conservative 273
Green 1
NDP 5
TOTAL 301
Biggest
Remainder
Conclusion: Majority Minority
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