New record set as 2 million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada

‘We thank voters for their patience’: Long lineups at some advance poll locations in Niagara

Long lineups were reported at some polling stations across Niagara this long weekend, as a record nearly-two-million people turned out to cast a ballot on the first day of advance voting Friday

According to preliminary data from the Electoral Commission of Canada, more than two million Canadians voted on Friday, the first day of early voting, a 36% increase from the same day in the 2021 parliamentary election. Polls show the Liberals with about 44% of the vote, and the Conservatives with 38%. In March, Canada's new Prime Minister, Liberal Mark Carney, announced that he was calling a snap election.

Canada's election sees record turnout amid tensions with US

High early turnout in Canada's election shows 'enthusiasm for the ballot' amid US tensions. Over two million Canadians voted early, a 36% increase from 2021. Liberals lead with 44% support.

High early voting numbers ahead of Canada election

Canada's election authority said Saturday that high early turnout was a sign of "enthusiasm for the ballot" in an election campaign overshadowed by tensions with its American neighbor.

New record set as two million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada

The federal Liberals and NDP both released their costed campaign platforms Saturday as Elections Canada reported record turnout in the first day of advanced polls. Nearly two million people showed up to cast a ballot on Friday, the first of four days for advanced voting in the federal election. Elec...

New record set as 2 million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada

Elections Canada says early voters set a new record for turnout on the first day of advanced polls.