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A majority government’s party holds more than half the seats in the House of Commons; a minority government’s party does not. In either case, the government must maintain the confidence of the House.
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Photo: DXR / Daniel Vorndran · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credit & contextA Canadian federal ballot is secret. Voters mark their choice privately, and no employer, relative or other person is entitled to demand that they disclose how they voted.
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Photo: DXR / Daniel Vorndran · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credit & contextIn a federal election, voters choose a candidate in their electoral district, also called a riding or constituency. The candidate with the most votes wins that seat; an absolute majority of the riding’s votes is not required.
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