Long lines greet voters at advance polls, now open across Canada

CP Nearly 2 Million people vote on day 1 of advance polls, new record set

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says preliminary figures suggest almost two million people voted in advance polls on Friday, setting a new record. More coming. The Canadian Press

First day of advance polling brings long lines in Central Okanagan

While Canada's general election is still 10 days away, thousands of people are out across the Central Okanagan Friday to cast their ballot.

CANADA ELECTION 2025: Advance polls open Easter long weekend — here’s how to vote

Advance voting in the 2025 general election opened on Friday, April 18 and continues through the Easter long weekend, coming to an end on Monday, April 21. There are four days of advance voting.

Long lines at polling stations across Canada as advance voting begins

Canadians packed polling stations and stood in long lineups in cities across the country on Friday as advance voting in the upcoming federal election officially got underway.

I voted early and got stuck in huge lines at an advance poll

I thought early voting for the federal elections would help me avoid crowds; instead, I found myself in line for hours.

Advance Polls for Canadian Federal Election Open April 18

Advance voting polls are opening April 18 for Canadians to cast a ballot in the April 28 federal election. Registered voters will be able to cast a ballot between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. from April 18 to 21. Those wanting to participate in advance voting will need their voter information card, which Elections Canada said should have been received by April 11. For the federal election, voters can only cast a ballot at their assigned polling station, wh…