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Canadians Vote in Closely Watched Federal Election

A record number of advance ballots and a tight race define this pivotal contest between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre.

Bruce MacKinnon
A prefab unit is lowered into place at a housing development under construction in Dartmouth in July 2024.
Voters for the federal election stopped to cast their vote at St. Paul's United Church on their way to work, or after walking their kids to the nearby school in Edmonton on Monday, April 28, 2025.
An Elections Canada sign.

Overview

  • Canadians are voting on April 28, 2025, in what has been described as the most significant election in a generation.
  • Advance voter turnout hit a record 7.3 million, reflecting heightened public engagement in the election.
  • The campaign has centered on a two-party race between Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
  • Debates in Montreal earlier this month drew attention for their format and inclusion criteria, with some questioning the participation of the Bloc Québécois.
  • U.S. President Trump's tariff threats and economic concerns have influenced the campaign, tightening polls as election day approached.