5 h. ago Elections Canada says it doesn’t matter if Canadians use pens or pencils when casting ballots

Elections Canada says it uses pencils because pens can dry up or leak, which could spoil a ballot.

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24 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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32 h. 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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2 d. ago Close races in Alberta ridings could mean strong voter turnout in advance polls: expert

While many Canadians may be looking forward to spending time with family this long weekend, they'll also have an early chance to cast a ballot in the upcoming federal election.

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5 d. ago University students, staff among first to cast ballots as on

On-campus voting has the potential to eliminate a variety of the logistical barriers that prevent people from voting

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6 d. ago Young people excited to cast ballots at U of A advance federal election polling station

At the University of Alberta, students can vote in their home ridings, no matter where they are in Canada

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Vancouver voters look to fill two council seats in municipal byelection

Voters in the city of Vancouver will cast their ballots today in a municipal election to fill two vacant council seats.

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2 w. ago Long lineups as Vancouver voters look to fill two council seats in municipal byelection

Voters in the city of Vancouver will cast their ballots today in a municipal election to fill two vacant council seats.

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2 w. ago B.C. men, women more split on Pierre Poilievre than Mark Carney: Leger poll

Men are more likely to cast their ballots for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative party in the upcoming federal election

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2 w. ago Advance voting in Vancouver’s byelection shatters previous records

In total, the first two days of advance voting in this byelection has seen Vancouverites cast 7,671 ballots, an increase of 84 per cent over advance voting days in 2017.

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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 Everything you need to know about voting in the 2025 federal election

Voters will cast ballots under redrawn boundaries, with new candidates in several ridings, stricter ID rules at the polls, and only 37 days to decide.

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3 w. ago Fixing electoral disparity: Why Alberta’s votes must matter in Canada’s federal elections

In Canada’s federal elections, every citizen has the right to vote and participate in shaping the country’s leadership. However, for many voters in Alberta, there is a sense that their votes do not carry the same weight as those in other provinces, particularly Ontario and Quebec. By the time the ballots in Alberta are counted, […]

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3 w. ago Ballot dance: How and when to cast your vote in next month's federal election

With the gain of one riding in Edmonton proper, the newly reconstituted ridings list in Edmonton is Centre, Gateway, Griesbach, Manning, Northwest, Riverbend, Southeast, Strathcona, and West.

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4 w. ago Mark Carney to call election today as parties kick off campaigns

OTTAWA — The leaders vying to become Canada’s next prime minister will officially kick off their campaigns today. Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Rideau Hall at about noon today to request that Parliament be dissolved and an election be called. Canadians will cast their ballots on April 28 after a five-week campaign. […]

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last month 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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