that's a fact Jack

"* September 7, 2008: Prime Minister Harper asks Governor General Michaëlle Jean to call a general election on October 14, 2008. She accepts the request.
*October 14, 2008: Elections held for members of the House of Commons in the 40th Canadian Parliament."

Canada can hold an election in a month. I've been waiting 6+ to get a decision if my wife can come over.