9 h. ago Canada election: Last day of advance voting amid indications of record early turnout

A record two million people cast advance ballots on Friday, amid high interest in the election, good weather and the Easter statutory holiday.

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55 h. ago New record set as 2 million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says early voters set a new record for turnout on the first day of advanced polls. Nearly two million people showed up to cast a ballot on Friday, the first of four days for advanced voting in the federal election. Many of those voters were met with long lineups at polling […]

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60 h. ago Almost 2 million people voted on 1st day of advance polls: Elections Canada

Advance polls continue through Monday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.

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6 d. ago Letters, April 15: Easter advance voting bad timing by Carney’s Liberals

Have you had a run-in with a coyote? Vote in our daily poll! Who says politics and religion don’t mix in Canada?  The prime minister chose an election day of April 28, presumably aware that, as a result, advance polls would be held during the Easter long weekend.  Bad timing!  Voting on Good Friday, Easter (a Sunday), […]

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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 Vancouver election office says record high voter turnout reason for long lineups for byelection

Polls are open for the Vancouver byelection from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 25 locations across the city.

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3 w. ago Election 2025: Carney, Poilievre shift their campaigns to Quebec

Quebec is a seat-rich province with 78 federal ridings, and recent polls suggest the Liberals have reversed a lead previously held by the Bloc.

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4 w. ago Canada election: Party leaders enter 1st full day on campaign trail

Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign Monday with a stop in Gander, N.L.

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