On April 28, 2025, Canada officially held its federal election, with polling stations across the country synchronized to close simultaneously. Beginning in Newfoundland and Labrador at 8:30 a.m. local time, voters in various provinces cast their ballots throughout the day. The populous regions of Ontario and Quebec operated from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., while British Columbia, located in the Pacific time zone, wrapped up voting at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. According to data from Elections Canada, around 7.3 million Canadians participated in early voting between April 18 to April 21—an impressive 25% increase compared to the 2021 election. The nonpartisan agency is responsible for overseeing the election process, including detailed polling hours and other logistics. Ian Austen covers the diverse political and cultural landscape of Canada for the New York Times, contributing his extensive experience to the election’s narrative.
Canada’s Election: Poll Closures and Early Voting Surge
Canada’s Election: Poll Closures and Early Voting Surge
As the 2025 Canadian federal election unfolds, synchronized polling hours and increased early voting are key focuses.
Canada’s Election: Poll Closures and Early Voting Surge
As the 2025 Canadian federal election unfolds, synchronized polling hours and increased early voting are key focuses.
On April 28, 2025, Canada officially held its federal election, with polling stations across the country synchronized to close simultaneously. Beginning in Newfoundland and Labrador at 8:30 a.m. local time, voters in various provinces cast their ballots throughout the day. The populous regions of Ontario and Quebec operated from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., while British Columbia, located in the Pacific time zone, wrapped up voting at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. According to data from Elections Canada, around 7.3 million Canadians participated in early voting between April 18 to April 21—an impressive 25% increase compared to the 2021 election. The nonpartisan agency is responsible for overseeing the election process, including detailed polling hours and other logistics. Ian Austen covers the diverse political and cultural landscape of Canada for the New York Times, contributing his extensive experience to the election’s narrative.
As the 2025 Canadian federal election unfolds, synchronized polling hours and increased early voting are key focuses.
On April 28, 2025, Canada officially held its federal election, with polling stations across the country synchronized to close simultaneously. Beginning in Newfoundland and Labrador at 8:30 a.m. local time, voters in various provinces cast their ballots throughout the day. The populous regions of Ontario and Quebec operated from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., while British Columbia, located in the Pacific time zone, wrapped up voting at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. According to data from Elections Canada, around 7.3 million Canadians participated in early voting between April 18 to April 21—an impressive 25% increase compared to the 2021 election. The nonpartisan agency is responsible for overseeing the election process, including detailed polling hours and other logistics. Ian Austen covers the diverse political and cultural landscape of Canada for the New York Times, contributing his extensive experience to the election’s narrative.
