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Canada Sees Highest Federal Election Turnout Since 1993 as Liberals Secure Minority Government

Over 19.5 million Canadians voted, with the Liberals winning 169 seats and the Conservatives close behind at 144.

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Elections Canada signage is pictured near an advance polling station in Ottawa on Friday, April 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Overview

  • Elections Canada reports a preliminary voter turnout of over 68%, the highest since 1993 but below the 1958 record of 79.4%.
  • The Liberal Party won 43.7% of the vote, securing 169 seats to form a minority government.
  • The Conservative Party garnered 41.3% of the vote, earning 144 seats in the House of Commons.
  • The Bloc Québécois and NDP each received 6.3% of the vote, holding 22 and 7 seats respectively.
  • Elections Canada plans postelection surveys to analyze voter participation barriers, as demographic data is not directly collected.