The next scheduled Canadian federal election for prime minister is set to take place on October 20, 2025. However, an early election can be called if the governor general dissolves Parliament on the prime minister's advice, such as through a snap election or loss of confidence in the government. Notably, the most recent election was held on April 28, 2025, following such a dissolution earlier that year, but the next fixed-date election after that is in October 2025.
To clarify: The election for prime minister is decided indirectly as the leader of the party that wins the majority of seats in the House of Commons assumes the prime ministership. The next fixed election after April 2025 is legally required by October 20, 2025, or sooner if early dissolution occurs.
