Question from a curious American about forming a government [View all]

Hello, all,

I understand that the governing party has to go before the House on non-confidence votes, during their mandate.

But I have read references to "going before the House" for a confidence vote right after an election.

What does "going before the House" mean, right after an election?

Does the new House then sit and "elect" the PM? And if there is no way to win a confidence vote, the GG will call on another party to meet the House?

I was under the impression that the party leader with the most seats goes the morning after the election to the GG and receives the right to form the government. I know that's the British method. Is it so in Canada?

I am sure that the GG can not go to the current ruling party and say to them, "You've been in long enough, it's time for a new government"...but it would be nice