Voter Turnout Archives - National Times

20 Apr

Record Turnout Marks Start of Canada’s 2025 Federal Election Advance Voting

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Toronto, April 20, 2025 — Canada’s 2025 federal election kicked off in earnest with a historic start to advance polling, as nearly two million citizens cast their ballots on the first day. According to Elections Canada, Friday’s voter turnout set a new record, signaling strong public engagement ahead of the April 28 general election.Polling stations experienced long queues, with some voters waiting over two hours to cast their votes. In response, Elections Canada said it would make operational changes to better handle the influx over the next three days of advance voting, which continues through April 21 from 9 a.m.…

Canadians Flock to Advance Polls Ahead of Federal Election

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National Times Bureau, April 19, 2025: Advance polls across Canada opened on April 18, drawing large crowds as the 2025 federal election campaign picks up momentum. With election day set for April 28, early voting is now underway and will continue until April 21, running daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.From Ottawa to Calgary and Edmonton, voters queued up early, signaling strong public engagement. Elections Canada reported a significant turnout, with some polling locations seeing long lines just hours after opening.Voters opting for mail-in ballots were reminded they are ineligible to vote at advance polls or on…

Record-Breaking Turnout in Vancouver Byelection’s Advance Voting

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Vancouver,April 3, 2025: Vancouver’s byelection is already setting records, with 7,671 votes cast in just two days of advance polling. Additionally, 6,400 mail-in ballots were requested, marking a significant increase compared to previous elections."Advance voting opportunities in the Vancouver byelection have shattered previous records so far," said Natti Schmid, the city’s elections communications and outreach manager. The city’s decision to hold advance voting exclusively at city hall on March 26 and April 1 led to a surge in participation. The first day saw 2,876 ballots cast, while the second day recorded 4,795—both exceeding the previous record of approximately 2,500 votes…