How many Canadians voted in the federal election? What we know about the turnout

SummaryIn the 2025 Student Vote, grade school students propelled Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to a hypothetical minority government, with the Conservatives winning 165 seats and 36.4% of the vote, a significant improvement from 2021. The Liberals followed with 145 seats, while the NDP faced a disappointing outcome, securing only 13 seats, a drop from their previous count. The Bloc Quebecois and Green Party earned 17 and 2 seats respectively, and the survey highlighted students' top...

After performing two sold-out concerts at Toronto's Rogers Centre, American rock band Metallica donated $40,000 to the Daily Bread Food Bank. The donation was made through their philanthropic foundation, All Within My Hands, and aims to support families in need throughout the city during a critical period. This charitable act highlights Metallica's commitment to giving back to the community in which they perform. Full Article

MONTREAL — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet emphasized the need for collaboration among federal parties to ensure stability in Parliament, particularly in light of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Following a contentious election with uncertain results, Blanchet expressed concerns over potential instability and indicated his intention to engage with other federal leaders regarding a minority government. The Bloc suffered significant losses, potentially reducing its seats from 33 to 23, while the Liberals are projected...

Summary Canada has elected David Myles, a Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, as the Liberal MP for Fredericton-Oromocto, part of a new minority government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Myles, whose song "Inner Ninja" reached number five on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, announced his candidacy in March 2025 and won against Conservative candidate Brian Macdonald. He expressed excitement about representing his hometown in Parliament, joining a history of musicians transitioning into political roles, such as...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed disappointment over Mark Carney-led Liberals winning the recent federal election but is ready to negotiate. She emphasized that many Albertans are frustrated with the government’s past actions against the provincial economy and stated that she would not tolerate the status quo, urging Carney to work towards resetting the relationship between Alberta and Ottawa. Smith’s previous relationship with Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau, was contentious, and she had supported Conservative Leader Pierre...

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) played a crucial role in the recent federal election, reaffirming the Liberal Party's dominance by leading in 41 ridings compared to the Conservative Party's 14. Despite initial Conservative hopes for a breakthrough, particularly after a by-election win in Toronto-St. Paul's, the region largely leaned red, with key Liberal figures like Chrystia Freeland and other cabinet ministers securing their seats. The GTA's significance is underscored by its 55 seats in the...