Overview
- More than 19.5 million Canadians cast their ballots, marking a 68.65% voter turnout, the highest since 1993 but below the 1958 record of 79.4%.
- The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, secured 169 seats, falling short of the 172 needed for a majority, while the Conservatives won 144 seats.
- Regional voter turnout varied significantly, with Prince Edward Island at 77.3% and Nunavut at 36.8%; Vancouver Island ridings exceeded 70%.
- Elections Canada is finalizing official turnout figures and validating results at returning offices in the coming days.
- Post-election surveys will assess demographic participation and barriers, continuing efforts to improve voter engagement.