How many terms can a Canadian Prime Minister serve?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared victory in the election on Monday, securing another term in office.

The Prime Minister has called for a snap election to resume in mid-August, an election that spans a short campaign period, hoping to take advantage of his government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure secure his next term.

However, Trudeau’s Liberal Party failed to win a majority of seats in the government, 14 votes short of the 170 needed for a majority in the House of Commons.

In a tweet Tuesday, Trudeau wrote: “Thank you Canada — for voting, for placing your faith in the Liberals, for choosing a brighter future. We will end the fight against COVID. And we’re going to move Canada forward. For everyone.”

Trudeau, the son of the late Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, became the darling of liberals worldwide after he took office in 2015. His comments on feminism, racism race as well as climate change and other issues, in stark contrast to other world leaders, including former President Donald Trump.

What is the maximum term the Prime Minister of Canada can serve?

There is no term limit for Canadian politicians, including the prime minister. Trudeau’s latest victory marks his third term in office, as the country’s 23rd prime minister.

He was elected leader of the Liberal Party in April 2013 and won a government majority when he first became prime minister in 2015.

He won a second term in office after the 2019 election, in which the Liberals won a minority government, while the Conservatives increased their seats.

William Lyon Mackenzie King is the country’s longest serving prime minister, holding the post for 21 years and 5 months. Wilfrid Laurier has held this position for the longest period in a row for 15 years. The shortest Prime Minister was Sir Charles Tupper (May 1896 – July 1896), who was in office for 68 days.

Elsewhere in the world, does Premiership extend by two terms?

Top positions have no term limits in some parts of Europe, such as in the UK and Spain. In Germany, the country’s prime minister is also not restricted by a maximum term limit.

In countries that follow a parliamentary system, “parliamentary mechanisms often ensure democratic rotation in the Prime Minister’s office,” said the Venice Commission (European Democratic Commission to Pass Law). in a 2018 report on term limits.

In some other countries, the right to premium does not have a fixed term but may be accompanied by other conditions, such as in Australia, where there is no maximum term. However, the Australian prime minister must have government support to stay in office.

The image below, made by Statista, compares Canada’s 2021 election results with the previous election.

UPDATE 9/21/21 8:00 a.m. ET: This article has been updated to include images.