2015 Canadian federal election

2015 Canadian federal election
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Election name	2015 Canadian federal election
Country	Canada
Type	parliamentary
Previous election	Canadian federal election, 2011
Next election	Canadian federal election, 2019

2015 Canadian federal election was a significant event in Canadian history, marking a change in the country's parliamentary landscape. The election was called by Governor General David Johnston on August 2, 2015, and took place on October 19, 2015. This election saw the participation of major parties such as the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Justin Trudeau, the Conservative Party of Canada, led by Stephen Harper, and the New Democratic Party, led by Tom Mulcair. The election also involved other parties, including the Bloc Québécois, led by Gilles Duceppe, and the Green Party of Canada, led by Elizabeth May.

Background

The 2015 Canadian federal election was preceded by a series of events, including the 2011 federal election, which saw the Conservative Party of Canada win a majority under the leadership of Stephen Harper. The New Democratic Party, led by Jack Layton, became the official opposition, while the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Michael Ignatieff, suffered significant losses. The election also saw the rise of the Green Party of Canada, with Elizabeth May becoming the first Green MP to be elected to the House of Commons of Canada. In the years leading up to the 2015 Canadian federal election, Canada experienced significant events, including the Vancouver Winter Olympics and the Toronto G20 summit. The country was also involved in international events, such as the War in Afghanistan and the intervention in Libya.

Campaign

The campaign for the 2015 Canadian federal election began on August 2, 2015, and lasted for 78 days, making it one of the longest campaigns in Canadian history. The campaign saw the participation of numerous candidates, including Justin Trudeau, Stephen Harper, Tom Mulcair, Gilles Duceppe, and Elizabeth May. The campaign focused on various issues, including the Canadian economy, health care, and the environment. The parties also debated on issues such as Bill C-51, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the Energy East pipeline. The campaign was marked by significant events, including the Maclean's National Leaders Debate and the Globe and Mail Leaders' Debate. The parties also released their platforms, with the Liberal Party of Canada releasing its platform, Real Change, and the New Democratic Party releasing its platform, Building the Country of Our Dreams.

Results

The results of the 2015 Canadian federal election saw the Liberal Party of Canada win a majority government, with Justin Trudeau becoming the Prime Minister of Canada. The Liberal Party of Canada won 184 seats, while the Conservative Party of Canada won 99 seats, and the New Democratic Party won 44 seats. The Bloc Québécois won 10 seats, and the Green Party of Canada won 1 seat. The election saw significant changes in the House of Commons of Canada, with many incumbent Members of Parliament losing their seats. The election also saw the election of numerous new Members of Parliament, including Randy Boissonnault, Arif Virani, and Pam Damoff. The results of the election were significant, with the Liberal Party of Canada winning its first majority government since the 2000 federal election.

Aftermath

The aftermath of the 2015 Canadian federal election saw significant changes in the Canadian government. Justin Trudeau was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada on November 4, 2015, and formed a majority government. The Liberal Party of Canada cabinet included numerous ministers, including Ralph Goodale, Harjit Sajjan, and Catherine McKenna. The election also saw the resignation of Stephen Harper as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, with Rona Ambrose becoming the interim leader. The New Democratic Party also saw a change in leadership, with Tom Mulcair resigning as leader and Jagmeet Singh becoming the new leader in 2017. The election had significant implications for Canada, with the new government implementing numerous policies, including the Canada Child Benefit and the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

Issues

The 2015 Canadian federal election focused on numerous issues, including the Canadian economy, health care, and the environment. The parties debated on issues such as Bill C-51, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the Energy East pipeline. The election also saw the discussion of social issues, including same-sex marriage, abortion, and euthanasia. The parties also focused on issues related to indigenous peoples in Canada, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry. The election saw the participation of numerous interest groups, including the Canadian Labour Congress, the Canadian Medical Association, and the David Suzuki Foundation. The parties also received endorsements from numerous individuals, including Pierre Trudeau, Jean Chrétien, and Roméo Dallaire. Category:Canadian federal elections