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Canada's Federal Election Sees Record Advance Turnout as Ballot Counting Begins

Over 7.3 million Canadians voted early, highlighting economic concerns and a desire for change as key election drivers.

Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney face off as Canadians head to the polls in the 2025 federal election. (PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER KATSAROV / GETTY IMAGES, GRAPHIC: SOFIA MISENHEIMER)
The French horn section of the senior band at Banting secondary school performs.
It's election day in Canada! Voters make their way into the Riverside Sportsmen Club in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2025, to cast their ballots in the federal election.
Carleton voters Soumya Dey and Shibani Sharma stand outside of the polling station where they cast their ballots on April 28, 2025. The couple said it was important for them to show up to vote for their first time as Canadian citizens.

Overview

  • Polling stations closed nationwide on April 28, 2025, with ballot counting now underway across Canada.
  • A record-breaking 7.3 million Canadians cast advance ballots, marking a 25% increase compared to the 2021 federal election.
  • Economic pressures, including the rising cost of living and U.S. trade tensions, emerged as top concerns among voters.
  • Leadership debates between Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre were pivotal in shaping voter opinions.
  • Key ridings like Nepean, where Carney is running, and Oxford, marked by candidate disputes, remain closely watched as results are tallied.