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When must federal elections be held?

AAbout every 4 years.
✓On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.
CWhenever the Prime Minister calls the election.
DWhen the MPs want a new Prime Minister.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Federal elections are held on the third Monday in October every four years. However, the PM can call an early election, or one can be triggered by a vote of non-confidence in a minority government.

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This question is from the Federal Elections section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.

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