Federal House of Commons Seat for Esquimalt–Saanich–Sooke (British Columbia) Will Remain Vacant Until General Election - State and Federal Communications

February 4, 2025  •  

Federal House of Commons Seat for Esquimalt–Saanich–Sooke (British Columbia) Will Remain Vacant Until General Election

On February 3, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for Esquimalt–Saanich–Sooke (British Columbia) is vacant.

After 14 years as a member of parliament, Randall Garrison resigned from the seat in December because of health concerns.

Under the law, if a vacancy occurs less than nine months before the fixed date for a general election, no by-election is called and the seat remains vacant until the general election., which must take place by October 20, 2025. Therefore, no by-election will be held to fill this vacant seat.

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