Canadian citizenship test practice question · Government and elections
Under federal law, when is a general election normally held?
Answer options
- On 1 July, every five years
- On the first Monday in May, every three years
- On the third Monday in October, four years after the last electionCorrect
- On the last Monday in January, every two years
Answer: On the third Monday in October, four years after the last election
The fixed date is the third Monday in October, four years after the last general election. The Prime Minister can still ask for an earlier election.
Checked November 7, 2026