Canada

SystemFirst Past the Post
Voting Age18+
Election Covered2025
Turnout69% (2025)

Parliamentary system with 343 ridings (338 before the 2025 election). The party winning the most seats forms government. Minority governments are common. Elections are called by the Governor General on the Prime Ministers advice.

Turnout shown is the share of registered electors, 2025 federal election (Elections Canada). Figures are curated from official election commission reports and International IDEA, and the year shows which election they refer to. See how Canada ranks in the turnout table, read how each voting system works, or compare all countries.