On April 28, 2025, Canada's federal election opened its polls across six time zones, marking a critical moment for over 38 million eligible voters.
Canada's Election: Polls Open Nationwide on April 28, 2025
Canada's Election: Polls Open Nationwide on April 28, 2025
Canadians exercise their democratic rights as early voting sees a substantial increase.
In an unprecedented turnout, approximately 7.3 million Canadians participated in the early-voting period from April 18 to April 21, reflecting a 25 percent surge in early ballots compared to the 2021 election.
Polls in Newfoundland and Labrador began at 8:30 a.m. local time, transitioning through the provinces to close in British Columbia at 10 p.m. Eastern time. This synchronized schedule was managed by Elections Canada, ensuring a coordinated voting process across the nation.
The Eastern provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, accounted for significant voter turnout, with polls open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Meanwhile, British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, lagged by a mere half-hour in poll closures.
As Canadians engage in this critical democratic process, the substantial uptick in early voting demonstrates a heightened interest in the electoral proceedings. Ian Austen, reporting from Ottawa for The New York Times, has been covering Canadian politics for two decades, highlighting the dynamic landscape of the nation's culture and governance.
As the votes are cast, the national and global eyes remain focused on the results which will shape the future of Canadian politics for years to come.
Polls in Newfoundland and Labrador began at 8:30 a.m. local time, transitioning through the provinces to close in British Columbia at 10 p.m. Eastern time. This synchronized schedule was managed by Elections Canada, ensuring a coordinated voting process across the nation.
The Eastern provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, accounted for significant voter turnout, with polls open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Meanwhile, British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, lagged by a mere half-hour in poll closures.
As Canadians engage in this critical democratic process, the substantial uptick in early voting demonstrates a heightened interest in the electoral proceedings. Ian Austen, reporting from Ottawa for The New York Times, has been covering Canadian politics for two decades, highlighting the dynamic landscape of the nation's culture and governance.
As the votes are cast, the national and global eyes remain focused on the results which will shape the future of Canadian politics for years to come.
