Overview

• A record seven million Canadians participated in early voting, highlighting heightened voter engagement and concerns over the country’s future.
• The election follows a campaign shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation, intensifying debates over sovereignty and leadership.
• Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former central banker, has positioned himself as the experienced candidate to counter Trump’s challenges and stabilize the economy.
• Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has campaigned on tax cuts, reduced public spending, and opposition to Liberal policies, presenting himself as a candidate of change.
• Results are expected overnight, with recent polls showing a narrow Liberal lead, but the outcome remains uncertain as Canadians await the final count.