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Toronto, April 23, 2025 — In a landmark shift ahead of the federal election, over 7.3 million Canadians cast their ballots during the four-day early voting period that ended on April 21. This marks a dramatic 25% increase from the 5.8 million early voters in the 2021 general election, setting a new record, according to preliminary estimates released by Elections Canada.This early voting figure already accounts for about 42% of the total turnout recorded in the last election. While these are not final numbers—some polls are still reporting—it clearly signals heightened political engagement across the country.The spike in early participation…