What North American nation held its federal election in October 2025?

Canada, a North American nation with a parliamentary democracy, typically holds federal elections on a fixed schedule. Under the Canada Elections Act, a general election is set for the third Monday in October in the fourth calendar year following the previous election. This provision would have ordinarily placed Canada's federal election on October 20, 2025.

However, Canada's parliamentary system allows for flexibility, meaning an election can occur before this fixed date if the Prime Minister advises the Governor General to dissolve Parliament. This is precisely what happened in 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney requested the dissolution of Parliament in March 2025, leading to a snap election being called for April 28, 2025.

This early election saw Canadians head to the polls to elect members of the House of Commons. Key issues during the campaign included the cost of living, housing, and Canada-U.S. trade relations. The outcome of the April 28, 2025 election resulted in the formation of a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney.