Summary
As millions of Canadians participated in advance voting, political leaders intensified their campaigns. Liberal Leader Mark Carney emphasized the need for a strong mandate to address crises and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for change, highlighting the need to elect a new government. Elections Canada reported over two million votes cast on a single day, indicating a potential record turnout, with polls showing the Liberals leading the Conservatives by six to eight points, particularly in Ontario.
