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Polls Close in Atlantic Canada as Ontario Votes in Federal Election

Canadians cast ballots in 343 ridings, with early results from Atlantic provinces expected to signal trends and Ontario's 122 seats pivotal to the outcome.

Voters make their way to a polling station to cast their vote in the Federal election in Saskatoon, SASK. on Friday, April 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
People make their way to and from an advance polling station in Ottawa on April 18, 2025. Advance polls opened Friday for voters to cast their ballot in the federal election ahead of the April 28 official election day.
British Columbia's 43 seats are up for grabs, and how they go in Monday's election could be critical to how the next government forms.
FILE - As voters head to the polls Monday, attention is being paid to the four provinces in Atlantic Canada, which are known to offer an early indication of how elections will go.

Overview

  • Polls have officially closed in Atlantic Canada, where 32 ridings provide the first glimpse of election results due to time zone differences.
  • Ontario, holding 122 of the 343 ridings, remains a critical battleground as voters continue to cast ballots until 9:30 p.m. local time.
  • Final-week polling shows the Liberals leading in Ontario with 44% support compared to 36% for the Conservatives, while Atlantic Canada polling indicates strong Liberal dominance at 66%.
  • Advance voter turnout in Ontario reached a record 2.8 million, a significant increase of over 560,000 compared to the 2021 election.
  • Parties are vying for the 172 seats needed for a majority government, with the Liberals seeking to expand on their 153-seat minority held at dissolution.