13 h. ago Low advance voting numbers in battleground ridings may spell trouble for Liberals, New Democrats

Expert believes slow numbers in showdown ridings spell trouble for Sohi, NDP candidates

Events

15 h. ago Elections Canada will let some ridings count advance ballots slightly early

Preliminary estimates released by Elections Canada on Tuesday showed 7.3 million voters cast their ballot at advance polls during this past weekend.

Politics

19 h. ago Pierre Poilievre's Carleton riding has highest advance turnout in the country

Almost half of the voters in Carleton cast ballots in advance polls, giving the closely watched riding the highest turnout in the country.

Transport

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Economics

49 h. ago Liberal Fergus, New Democrat Matecki share their visions for Hull

These two Outaouais candidates answered five questions from the Ottawa Citizen in advance of the April 28 federal election.

Other

61 h. ago Advance polls smashed records. What days and provinces saw the most votes?

Advance voting smashed records over the course of four days and new numbers show which days saw the highest number of votes and where the most votes came from.

Sport

3 d. ago Albertan, 97, extends hospital stay just so he can vote in federal election

As Elections Canada announces the numbers, Doug Southam makes sure his vote will count

Politics

3 d. ago Federal Election: Approximately 7.3 million votes cast during advance polling

According to Elections Canada's preliminary figures, about 2 million voters hit their local advance voting station on Friday alone.

Politics

3 d. ago Federal election: About 7.3 million votes cast during advance polling

According to Elections Canada's preliminary figures, about 2 million voters hit their local advance voting station on Friday alone.

Politics

4 d. ago Today's letters: Advance voter turnout a good sign for election

Tuesday, April 22: Lots of Canadians are voting early, and lots watched the leaders' debate too. You can write to us at letters@ottawcitizen.com

Politics

4 d. ago Canadian voters urged to show up early on last day of advance polls

Elections Canada is urging voters to get to their advance polling place as early as they can, to avoid the potential for long votes.

Other

4 d. ago Want to vote early? Monday is the last day for advance polls 

Monday is the fourth and final day that advance polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. before the general election date of April 28.

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5 d. ago ANALYSIS: Voters surge to advance polls for a most ‘consequential’ election

Conservatives tend to outperform in advance polls versus election day. But in this "consequential" election, those in NDP and Liberal strongholds endured long lineups to vote.

Politics

6 d. 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 […]

Politics

6 d. 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.

Politics

6 d. ago Liberals, NDP set to launch platforms today; main leaders near Toronto, Vancouver

OTTAWA — The Liberals and the NDP both say they will release their costed electoral platforms today. The documents come after advance voting began Friday with voters packing polling stations across the country. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will release his party’s costed platform in Whitby, Ont., in the Greater Toronto Area where numerous seats are […]

Politics

7 d. ago Federal Election: Voters united on 'never 51' as Vancouver advance polls experience long lineups

Across Vancouver, willingness to wait in line on holiday Friday reflected a sense of determination rarely seen at the ballot box

Politics

7 d. ago Federal Election: Vancouver voters face waits of two hours as advance polls open

At Yaletown's Roundhouse Community Centre, staff could be heard apologizing, saying "we only have four tables."

Politics

8 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.

Other

2 w. 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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