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Government
Explore how different levels of government work across the country and what they are responsible for. Dive into topics like the electoral process, including how legislators are selected, election campaign finances and costs of running elections, what the public service does, explore crown agencies, and more. Our Canada Facts series explores insights about Canada, all backed by solid data and designed to keep you informed and intrigued.
Key Indicators
Members of Parliament (MP)
343
Source: Elections Canada
MP base salary
$209,800
Source: Parliament of Canada
Government
Liberal Minority
Source: Elections Canada
What is the average turnout for Canadian general elections?
Since Confederation in 1867, Canada has held 45 federal elections. The average voter turnout over this period is 70.36%, meaning nearly 7 in 10 eligible voters typically participate.