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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
On Monday, April 28, 2025, Canadians will begin voting in the federal election, with polls opening first in the easternmost province, where voting starts at 8:30 a.m. according to the local time zone.
The election follows a 35-day campaign marked by economic uncertainty, tariff disputes, and annexation threats from the United States under President Donald Trump.
The main contest features incumbent Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former Bank of Canada governor, against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, focusing on opposing visions for Canada’s economy and US relations.
A record 7.3 million Canadians voted early, a 25% increase from 2021, while polls show a tightening race with Liberals holding 42.5% support and Conservatives 37.8%, according to CBC.
The election outcome could determine whether Canada continues Liberal policies aimed at reducing US reliance or shifts to Conservative plans emphasizing deregulation and resource development amid ongoing US tensions.