Although section 50 names the governor general of Canada as the official who may call an election early (and section 4 of the "Charter" does not specify an official), usually the governor general acts on the advice of the prime minister of Canada. Before and after section 4, the prime minister may advise the governor general to call an election early simply because the prime minister feels it is an opportune time, or because they may be faced with a non-confidence motion.