How many electoral districts does Canada have?
- 105
- 200
- 275
- 343
Answer: 343
Canada is divided into 343 electoral districts, also called ridings or constituencies, and the citizens in each one elect one MP to the House of Commons. The number rose to 343 at the 2025 general election; Discover Canada gives the older figure, 308.
Learn more: Electoral districts, candidates and MPs
- An electoral district is a geographic area represented by one Member of Parliament. It is also called a riding or a constituency.
- Canada is divided into 343 electoral districts (since the 2025 general election; Discover Canada gives 308).
- The citizens in each electoral district elect one MP, who represents them and all Canadians in the House of Commons.
- Canadian citizens aged 18 or older may run in a federal election.
- People who run for office are called candidates. There can be many candidates in one electoral district.
- Voters in each district vote for the candidate and political party of their choice.
- The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the MP for that district.