Who was Prime Minister of Canada in 2011?

Canadian federal election, 2011. The writs of election for the 2011 election were issued by Governor General David Johnston on March 26. Prime Minister Stephen Harper advised the Governor General to dissolve parliament after the House of Commons passed a motion of non-confidence against the government, finding it to be in contempt of parliament.

Who was the leader of the Ontario NDP in 2009?

March 7, 2009: Andrea Horwath is elected leader of the Ontario NDP at the party’s 2009 leadership convention. June 27, 2009: Tim Hudak is elected leader of the Progressive Conservative party at its 2009 leadership election and also becomes the new Leader of the Opposition.

Who was the Conservative candidate in Etobicoke Centre?

As initially validated by election officials, Conservative Party candidate Ted Opitz defeated Liberal incumbent Borys Wrzesnewskyj in Etobicoke Centre by 25 votes, a margin increased by one in the recount.

How many federal seats are there in Canada?

The number of seats has increased steadily over time, from 180 for the first election to the current total of 338. The current federal government structure was established in 1867 by the Constitution Act . For federal by-elections (for one or a few seats as a result of retirement, etc.) see List of federal by-elections in Canada.

How many seats does a third party win in Canada?

It has been a constant presence in parliament since then. The third, fourth, and fifth parties’ results are included in “Other” if the party did not win at least four seats in an election at some point in its history. Results for parties placing sixth or lower (as in the 1926 election) are also included in “Other”, as are Independent seats.

When was the current federal Government of Canada created?

The current federal government structure was established in 1867 by the Constitution Act. For federal by-elections (for one or a few seats as a result of retirement, etc.) see List of federal by-elections in Canada.