Canadians looking to cast their votes early in the 2025 federal election have until the end of today, Monday, April 21, to do so at advance polling stations. These polls, open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. over the past four days, are part of a push to make voting more accessible ahead of the official election day on April 28.
In addition to advance polling, Canadians still have until 6 p.m. local time on Tuesday to vote in person at their local Elections Canada office or apply for a mail-in ballot. These options are expected to attract thousands more voters before general polling begins nationwide next week.
As the campaign enters its final week, party leaders are intensifying their efforts to reach voters across the country. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is returning to the Greater Toronto Area today for a campaign announcement in Scarborough, following a weekend tour of British Columbia. His focus continues to be on affordability, taxes, and public safety — key themes that have resonated in urban and suburban ridings.
Meanwhile, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh remains on the west coast, with scheduled stops in Nanaimo, Comox, and Port Moody. Singh’s campaign has emphasized housing affordability, Indigenous reconciliation, and healthcare expansion, particularly in regions where the NDP hopes to hold or flip seats.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, making his federal election debut as party leader, is beginning this crucial week in Prince Edward Island. Carney has campaigned on a platform of economic renewal, climate resilience, and social equity, aiming to rally support in Atlantic Canada before turning to key battleground provinces.
With just seven days left until Canadians head to the polls, the final stretch of the campaign is expected to be fast-paced and tightly contested. Voter turnout during the advance polling period will serve as an early indicator of public engagement ahead of what’s shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in recent memory.
Originally published on Weekly Voice