It was made official on Wednesday morning, marking the start of the 40-day campaign. Voters will head to the polls on October 21st. 

Justin Trudeau asked Governor General Julie Payette to dissolve Parliament and has kicked off his bid for re-election.

Candidates on the ballot for Moose Jaw - Lake Centre - Lanigan are as follows: 

Conservative Party of Canada: Tom Lukiwski

Green Party of Canada: Gillian Walker

New Democratic Party: Talon Regent

Liberal Party of Canada: Cecilia Melanson

People's Party of Canada: Chey Craik 

Discover Moose Jaw will have more on all of the candidates as the nation moves closer to the election this fall.