Should Canadians Expect a Spring Election?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon depart after Dominic LeBlanc, not shown, was sworn in as finance minister during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ont., on Dec. 16, 2024. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP, File

News Analysis

There are a few scenarios in which Canadians could be heading to the polls for an early federal election this spring, contributing to the political uncertainty that has marked the latter months of 2024.