Overview

• Polling stations across Canada are open from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm local time today, April 28, 2025, for the federal election.
• The election was called early after the Governor General approved Prime Minister Mark Carney's recommendation to dissolve Parliament.
• Voters must present proper identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, with alternative ID options available for those without standard documents.
• Mail-in ballots and remote voting options were provided to ensure accessibility, though all special ballots must be received by today to be counted.
• Preliminary results will be released tonight, with official tallies confirmed by election officials within two to three days.