Canada Elections Act / First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) / Elections Canada
Canada Federal Elections & FPTP Voting System Guide 2026
Exhaustive legal guide to Canadian federal elections: First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system across 338 ridings, Elections Canada administration, and Charter Section 3 voting rights.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In each of Canada’s 338 electoral districts (ridings), the candidate who receives the highest number of votes (plurality) wins the seat, regardless of whether they achieve an absolute majority.