30 h. 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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40 h. ago The vast majority of Canadians are proud to be Canadian: poll

Even a majority of Bloc Québécois voters are proud to be Canadian. And Albertans are more proud of Canada than their province

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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6 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 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 […]

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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Federal election 2025: These are the top economic issues that will dominate the campaign trail

The trade war is grabbing all the headlines, but Canadian voters have other worries on their minds

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2 w. ago Manitoba voters weigh in on election – tariffs, Canadian sovereignty top priority

With the federal election announced, a U of M professor says 'the ballot question is no longer should there be a change of government but who would make the better prime minister.'

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Carney, Myers lecture on being a Canadian after spending years abroad

While Mark Carney and Mike Myers do a test on Canadiana the ultimate test will be what Canadians voters say on election day

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3 w. ago The Canadian federal election is coming up and here's what you need to know

Canada could see a federal election as soon as next month, and first-time voters should know a few key things about how voting works in the country.A source told Radio-Canada that Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was sworn in on March 14, will ask Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament this Sunday and call an election. Daily Hive has reached out to the Liberal Party of Canada for information.According to Elections Canada, the election period can't last less than 36 days and no more than 50 days; the period will be determined by the government. Allegedly, Canadians can expect to cast their ballots on April 28 or May 5.Whether you recently reached the legal age to vote (at least 18 years old) or just became a Canadian citizen, here’s everything you need to know to ensure you're prepared to vote in the 45th General Election.Register to voteVoters can register at the polls or in advance. One easy way to register is by checking "yes" to...

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3 w. ago Okanagan musician seeks public’s vote to perform at Canadian Country Music Awards

Mitch Zorn is one of the eight finalists competing for a chance to peform at the Canadian Country Music Awards that will be held in Kelowna, B.C. later this year.

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4 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Trump to blame if Carney and the Liberals win another election

On every major issue outside of Trump and the environment, Canadian voters favour Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives, often by a wide margin

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