Federal election live updates: Get the latest news and commentary as Canada votes

Election day in Canada has arrived, with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney competing for the prime minister position. A record 7.3 million people voted early among nearly 30 million eligible voters, with polling hours varying by region. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May face potential seat losses, making it a two-horse race, while Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-François Blanchet may hold the balance of power in a minority...

On April 28, 2025, Canadians participated in a federal election marked by traditional voting practices, where ballots are counted by hand and results are reported to Elections Canada. Polls close at staggered times, with most results expected by 7 p.m. Pacific Time, although official tallies may take days due to early and proxy voting. The counting process is transparent, involving observers and a paper trail, ensuring reliability as votes are read aloud and entered into...

On April 28, 2025, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced the challenge of U.S. President Donald Trump's interference in Canadian politics as he cast his vote in the federal election. Trump suggested Canadians should consider voting to become the 51st state, which allowed Liberal Leader Mark Carney to campaign on the promise of effectively handling U.S. relations. Poilievre, who has spent over two decades in Parliament and became Conservative leader in 2022, emphasized Canadian sovereignty and...

As Canadians prepare to vote, recent polling suggests a close race between the Liberals, led by Mark Carney, and the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre. Abacus Data's final poll indicates the Liberals at 41% and the Conservatives at 39%, while Liaison Strategies shows a narrower margin of 43% for the Liberals and 41% for the Conservatives. With high voter turnout potentially favoring the Conservatives, the outcome remains uncertain as the electorate heads to the polls....

The trial of Alain Bellefeuille, who fatally shot a police officer and injured two others during a wellness check in Bourget, Ontario, on May 11, 2023, is ongoing this week. The court has heard testimonies from a paramedic, a forensic identification officer, and the officer responsible for Bellefeuille's arrest. The proceedings are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, which escalated from a noise complaint into a violent confrontation. Full Article

Hedy Fry, a notable long-serving politician in Canada, is seeking re-election in Vancouver Centre, where she holds the title of the longest-serving female Member of Parliament. Fry, who first gained prominence by defeating then-Prime Minister Kim Campbell in 1993, has faced various challenges throughout her career, including public controversy over her remarks in 2001 regarding racial discrimination. Despite not holding a cabinet position since 1997, she has remained an influential figure, continuing to serve in...