Canada
Election results
Data on parliamentary elections, including the background, candidates, voter turnout, results and the formation of the new legislature. By default the latest election results are displayed. Select a date to view results from previous elections
Background
Election date(s)
The date when elections started and ended for directly or indirectly elected parliaments/chambers. The date of appointments for appointed parliaments/chambers.
21.10.2019
Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature
Date at which the previous legislature (elected at the previous elections) was dissolved.
11.09.2019
Timing of election
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry; Early elections; Delayed elections
Upon normal expiry
Number of seats at stake
Number of seats contested at the elections. Where the parliament/chamber is fully renewed, this number is usually identical to the statutory number of members. Where the parliament/chamber is partially renewed or appointed, the number of seats at stake is usually less than the total number of members.
338
Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
Full renewal
Candidates
Total number of candidates
Total number of people who registered as candidates for election. Does not include people who stood as candidates to become "substitute members".
2,146
Notes
The statistics below were provided by Elections Canada, January 2020. There was a total of 2,146 candidates comprising 1,386 men, 736 women and 24 other candidates: 5 candidates chose to identify their gender with an “x”, while a further 19 left the gender option blank.
According to “Women Candidates in General Elections – Overview” on the Library of Parliament website offered by Parliament of Canada, there was a total of 2,145 candidates, comprising 1,384 men, 744 women and 17 other candidates: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/ElectionsRidings/womenCandidatesOverview.
According to “Women Candidates in General Elections – Overview” on the Library of Parliament website offered by Parliament of Canada, there was a total of 2,145 candidates, comprising 1,384 men, 744 women and 17 other candidates: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/ElectionsRidings/womenCandidatesOverview.
Number of male candidates
Number of male candidates
1,386
Number of female candidates
Number of female candidates
736
Percentage of women candidates
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women candidates by the total number of candidates.
34.3%
Notes
Note on the “Number of other candidates”: Five candidates chose to identify their gender with an “x”, while a further 19 left the gender option blank.
Number of parties contesting the election
This field may include either the number of parties contesting the election, or the number of coalitions/electoral alliance.
21
Number of other candidates
Number of other candidates
24
Voter turnout
Registration
Number of people registered to vote
27,126,166
Votes
Number of people who actually voted
17,890,264
Voter turnout
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of people who actually voted by the number of people registered to vote
65.95%
Results
About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party remained the largest party in the 338-member House of Commons but failed to retain the majority, taking 157 seats. The Conservative Party, now led by former Speaker Andrew Scheer, remained the second largest party, with an increased share of seats: 121, up from 99. The Bloc Québécois (BQ, now led by Mr. Yves-Francois Blanchet) more than tripled its share to 32, while the New Democratic Party (NDP, led by Mr. Jagmeet Singh) nearly halved its share to 24. A record 98 women were elected, up from 88 in 2015. Prime Minister Trudeau announced he would form a minority government comprising only the Liberal Party.
During election campaigning, the major parties focused on climate change, gun control and health care. In September, images of Prime Minister Trudeau wearing blackface makeup back in 2001 emerged. The Prime Minister apologized for what he described as “racist” makeup.
During election campaigning, the major parties focused on climate change, gun control and health care. In September, images of Prime Minister Trudeau wearing blackface makeup back in 2001 emerged. The Prime Minister apologized for what he described as “racist” makeup.
Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
5
Percentage of parties winning seats
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of parties which won parliamentary representation by the number of parties contesting the election.
23.81%
Percentage of seats won by largest party or coalition
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of seats won by the largest party by the number of seats at stake in the election.
46.45%
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
|---|---|
| Liberal Party | 157 |
| Conservative Party | 121 |
| Bloc Québécois (BQ) | 32 |
| New Democratic Party (NDP) | 24 |
| Green Party | 3 |
| Independents | 1 |
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
240
Number of women elected
98
Percentage of women elected
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women elected in the election and the number of seats at stake at the election.
28.99%
Sources
Political Entities Support Network Team, Elections Canada (21.01.2020)
https://enr.elections.ca/National.aspx?lang=e
https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=can&dir=cand/lst&document=intro&lang=e
https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/search
BBC
CBC news
theguardian.com/
CTV news
https://enr.elections.ca/National.aspx?lang=e
https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=can&dir=cand/lst&document=intro&lang=e
https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/search
BBC
CBC news
theguardian.com/
CTV news
Women Directly Elected
98
New legislature
Total number of men after the election
The total number of male parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
240
Total number of women after the election
The total number of female parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
98
First-term parliamentarians
The number of members who are assuming their parliamentary mandate for the first time following the election or renewal, regardless of their mode of designation.
91
First Speaker of the new legislature
First Speaker of the new legislature
First name of the Speaker of the new legislature following the election or renewal.
Anthony
Rota
(Male)
Political party
Liberal Party
Date of election
05.12.2019