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After a federal election, which party forms the new government?

Answer: The party with the most elected representatives becomes the governing party.

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The party with the most elected representatives becomes the governing party.

The Queen (or King) selects a party to run the government.

The Premiers of each province select a party to run the government.

The Governor General proposes a law allowing elected officials to form the government.

Chapter: Federal Elections

Ordinarily, after an election, the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government.

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