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According to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, what is the longest a House of Commons can continue before a new election must be held?

  • A Three years
  • B Four years
  • ✓ Five years Your answer
  • D Seven years

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Section 4 of the Charter sets a maximum of five years for the House of Commons, except in times of war or national emergency. A law also sets fixed election dates every four years, but an election can be called earlier if the government loses confidence.

Source: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, section 4; Canada Elections Act

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