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 a secure system before being relayed to headquarters.
