The next scheduled Canadian federal election is set to take place on October 20, 2025, as per the fixed-date provisions of the Canada Elections Act. However, an earlier election was called and held on April 28, 2025, following the dissolution of Parliament on March 23, 2025, after Prime Minister Mark Carney requested it. This April election was to elect members to the 45th Canadian Parliament. So, the last federal election occurred on April 28, 2025, and the next one is officially due by October 20, 2025, unless called earlier under special circumstances like a government dissolution.