4 h. ago Tories expected to release platform as federal election campaign nears end

OTTAWA — As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians on why they deserve their vote. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to unveil his party’s costed platform today, while the Liberals and NDP […]

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29 h. ago Advance polls open for last day as election campaign heads into final week

OTTAWA — Canadians hoping to vote early in the upcoming federal election have until the end of the day to visit an advance polling station as the campaign enters its final week. Today is the fourth and final day that advance polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. before the general election […]

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50 h. ago Snowbird crisis: Some Canadians vote with their wheels to leave sunny south, Trump behind

“I find it deplorable, insulting and irresponsible to treat an ally in such a manner, and will remain a proud Canadian who chooses to spend our dollars anywhere but the U.S. in response to that."

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53 h. ago Letters, April 20: Carney offers nothing new from Liberals of last 10 years

Are you concerned about wildfires this year? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! SCARED CANADIANS That’s the only explanation why anyone would vote for Mr. Carney as Canada’s next prime minister. There’s only one question you Carney supporters have to ask yourselves. Has your standard of living increased in the last 10 years with the […]

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3 d. ago ‘Feels empowering:’ New Canadians excited to cast ballots in federal election

New Canadians like Naiwen Cao are excited to vote for the first time, with new data showing that 92% of new Canadians intend to vote this upcoming election.

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3 d. ago Conrad Black: Liberals, not Trump, are the true threat to Canadian sovereignty

A vote for the Liberals on April 28 is a vote to play Russian roulette with Canadian Confederation

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6 d. ago Celebrating the Story of Canada Through Immigrant Success Stories

Share your opinion and vote now for the 17th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, presented by Western Union TORONTO — As Canadian pride surges to new heights, it’s important to remember that the story of Canada is also the story of immigrants coming to this land. Immigrants come for freedom, opportunity and success — […]

Culture

1 week ago Drag the Vote wants Canadians voting like 'rights are on the line'

The national campaign involves hundreds of drag artists reaching out to disillusioned voters with a lot to lose.

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1 week ago Canadians weigh in on issues influencing their election day decision in a new poll

Abacus Data probed Canadians about the 'emotional drivers' influencing their vote and preference for prime minister

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1 week ago Canadians should check for their voter information cards this week

The federal election in Canada is just a few weeks away, and voters will soon receive an important document in the mail.According to Elections Canada, voter information cards will be mailed out this week to registered electors."Most Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered in the National Register of Electors and should receive their voter information card in the mail by Friday, April 11, 2025," reads a statement.What is a voter information card?A voter information card includes personalized details that will guide you in voting. It tells you when you can vote and advance polling days. It also notifies you of the accessibility of your assigned polling station on election day. The card will include the address of the closest Elections Canada office where you can vote by special ballot.It also tells you how to ask for help if you require voting assistance in advance, such as language and sign language interpretation.For a smoother voting process, bring your voter info...

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2 w. ago Deachman: 'It's not democratic' — Why one Canadian says he won't vote

A Citizen columnist tries to persuade a non-voter to cast a ballot in the federal election.

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3 w. ago Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a joint resolution led by Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine that would terminate the national emergency Trump […]

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3 w. ago Letters: Vote and show Donald Trump who Canadians really are

Monday, March 31: The election, say some readers, is about only one thing — defending our sovereignty. That starts by showing up at the ballot box. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 w. ago Here are the different ways to vote in the Canadian election

Many Canadians will vote on election day at their polling station, but there's other ways to cast your ballot before April 28, including if you live abroad.

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3 w. ago All the ways Canadians can vote in the upcoming federal election

Voting season is about to kick off after Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap federal election in Canada.On Sunday, Governor General Mary Simon agreed with Carney's request to dissolve parliament and call an election amid heightened tensions with the United States.The election in Canada will take place on Monday, April 28. With Canadians heading to the polling stations soon, here are all of the ways you can vote.Vote on election day in CanadaCanadians can vote on April 28 at their assigned polling station. You can register to vote in advance or at the polls.One way to register in advance is by checking "yes" to the question in the Elections Canada section in your Canada Revenue Agency tax return.The second way is to register online using the Online Voter Registration Service. You'll be asked to include your name, address, date of birth, and gender. The site also allows you to check if you're already registered and allows you to update your address.Once registered, keep an eye ou...

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3 w. ago Why are young Canadians, including in Alberta, deciding not to vote?

"We need to have better civic-literacy education."

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3 w. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Parliament must end undemocratic alcohol tax hikes

Politicians should have to stand up and vote when they want to hike taxes on hard-working Canadians.  Unfortunately, when it comes to alcohol, politicians in Ottawa have been automatically hiking taxes since 2017.  They haven’t had to vote. They haven’t had to defend their positions. They’ve just let taxes go up automatically and consumers have […]

Economics

3 w. ago Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair tells Canadians not to vote NDP

'If you can’t seriously say you’re going to form a government that can take on Trump, then get out of the way,' Mulcair wrote

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3 w. ago Braid: Smith shares stage with U.S. podcaster who calls Canada 'a silly country'

Smith’s strategy is guaranteed to be hugely controversial, especially when it tangles her up with pro-annexation characters like Shapiro

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3 w. ago Braid: Smith shares stage with podcaster who would deny Canadians the vote

Smith’s strategy is guaranteed to be hugely controversial, especially when it tangles her up with pro-annexation characters like Shapiro

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