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2021 Canadian Election

What is 2021 canadian election?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Election name 44th General Election[2]
Date September 20, 2021[3]
Office contested House of Commons of Canada[3]
Liberal seats 160[1]
Conservative seats 119[4]

The 2021 Canadian election was the 44th Canadian federal general election, held on September 20, 2021, to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada. The Liberal Party won the most seats and formed a minority government under Justin Trudeau.

Context

The 2021 Canadian election was the 44th federal general election, held on September 20, 2021, to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada [3]. The Liberal Party won 160 seats, while the Conservative Party took 119 [1]. This result meant the Liberals formed a minority government under Justin Trudeau, who returned as prime minister for a third consecutive term [4]. The Liberals did not secure a majority of the House of Commons seats [1]. Elections Canada published official voting results and a report for this election [2].

Documented claims

  • The election returned Justin Trudeau as prime minister in a third consecutive term. [4]
  • The Liberals did not win a majority of the House of Commons seats. [1]
  • Elections Canada has official results and a report for the 44th general election. [2]

Questions and answers

When was the 2021 Canadian election held?

The election was held on September 20, 2021 [3].

Which party won the 2021 Canadian election?

The Liberal Party won the most seats, with 160, and formed a minority government [1].

Who became prime minister after the 2021 Canadian election?

Justin Trudeau remained prime minister, serving a third consecutive term [4].

Sources

  1. Canada's 2021 federal election | Live results — theglobeandmail.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Forty-Fourth General Election 2021: Official Voting Results — elections.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Canadian Election Results by Party 1867 to 2025 — sfu.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Canada election results: One in six seats changed parties — bbc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Politics