Canada Election Result 2025 Live: Jagmeet Singh breaks down after losing seat, says he’ll step down as NDP leader
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Canada Election 2025 Result Live Updates: Jagmeet Singh, the Indo-Canadian leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), has announced that he will step down as party leader after losing his seat in the recent Canada elections 2025.
Canada Federal Election Result 2025 Live: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election upended by Trump.
How will the election work?
Voters nationwide will elect all 343 member of the House of Commons, one for each constituency. There are no primaries or runoffs — just a single round of voting.
How is the prime minister chosen?
The party that commands a majority in the House of Commons, either alone or with the support of another party, will form the next government and its leader will be prime minister.
Who are the top candidates?
Carney, 60, is one of the two main candidates. He successfully navigated financial crises when he headed the Bank of Canada and later ran the Bank of England, becoming the first non-U.K. citizen to do so since its 1694 founding.
Pierre Poilievre is Carney’s main challenger. He and the party seemed headed for a big victory in the election until Trump's near-daily trade and annexation threats derailed them. Poilievre, 45, is a career politician and firebrand populist who says he will put “Canada first.” For years his party’s go-to attack dog, he frequently criticizes the mainstream media and vows to defund Canada’s public broadcaster.
There are two other parties that have official status in Parliament.
How will the election work?
Voters nationwide will elect all 343 member of the House of Commons, one for each constituency. There are no primaries or runoffs — just a single round of voting.
How is the prime minister chosen?
The party that commands a majority in the House of Commons, either alone or with the support of another party, will form the next government and its leader will be prime minister.
Who are the top candidates?
Carney, 60, is one of the two main candidates. He successfully navigated financial crises when he headed the Bank of Canada and later ran the Bank of England, becoming the first non-U.K. citizen to do so since its 1694 founding.
Pierre Poilievre is Carney’s main challenger. He and the party seemed headed for a big victory in the election until Trump's near-daily trade and annexation threats derailed them. Poilievre, 45, is a career politician and firebrand populist who says he will put “Canada first.” For years his party’s go-to attack dog, he frequently criticizes the mainstream media and vows to defund Canada’s public broadcaster.
There are two other parties that have official status in Parliament.
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10:41:21 PM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada election 2025: Punjabis elected MPs in Canada, celebrations erupt back home
Punjab's Sujapur village erupted in a celebration when Liberal candidate Sukh Dhaliwal was elected an MP for the sixth time in the Federal polls in Canada on Tuesday. Dhaliwal is among more than 20 Punjab-origin candidates who were elected to the House of Commons in Canada on Tuesday, reported PTI.
This time, around 65 Punjab-origin candidates contested Canada's Federal polls, won by the Liberal Party.
In 2021, 18 Punjabis had won the polls, while in 2019, 20 Punjab-origin were elected to the House of Commons.
This time, around 65 Punjab-origin candidates contested Canada's Federal polls, won by the Liberal Party.
In 2021, 18 Punjabis had won the polls, while in 2019, 20 Punjab-origin were elected to the House of Commons.
10:08:47 PM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada elections: A look at Mark Carney's promises amid anti-Trump wave and trade tensions with US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in the country's election on Monday, riding on an anti-Trump wave. He, however, fell short of the majority government he had wanted to help him negotiate tariffs with US President Donald Trump. Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to beat the United States in Donald Trump's trade war after winning Canada's election and leading his Liberal Party to another term in power. Following a campaign dominated by Trump's tariffs and annexation threats, Carney promised to chart "a new path forward" in a world "fundamentally changed" by a United States that is newly hostile to free trade. Continue reading.
07:54:07 PM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada election 2025: Canada ready to challenge Trump amid tariff war?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney completed a comeback victory for the governing Liberals in Monday's election, positioning himself for a global role as a champion of multilateralism against U.S. President Donald Trump's more protectionist policies. The first person to lead two G7 central banks has the experience to earn immediate international credibility, experts say. Carney's tough words for Trump during the campaign have been closely watched in other parts of the world. "Canada is ready to take a leadership role in building a coalition of like-minded countries who share our values," Carney said on April 3 in Ottawa. "We believe in international cooperation. We believe in the free and open exchange of goods, services and ideas. And if the United States no longer wants to lead, Canada will." What else did he say?
07:22:48 PM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada election 2025: How each province voted; Liberal fortresses & Conservative strongholds
- Alberta: Conservatives dominate with 63.7% votes and 34 seats; Liberals win 2, NDP 1.
- British Columbia: Liberals edge out Conservatives (41.6% vs. 41.1%); 20 and 19 seats respectively, NDP wins 3.
- Manitoba: Conservatives lead with 46.6% and 7 seats; Liberals win 6, NDP 1.
- New Brunswick: Liberals win with 53.3% and 6 seats; Conservatives take 4, NDP gets no seats.
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Liberals secure 54.3% votes and 5 seats; Conservatives win 2, NDP shut out.
- Northwest Territories: Liberals win sole seat with 53.8%; Conservatives and NDP trail behind.
- Nova Scotia: Liberals sweep with 57% votes and 10 of 11 seats; Conservatives win 1, NDP none.
- Nunavut: NDP wins sole seat with 37.3%, narrowly ahead of Liberals (36.6%), Conservatives third.
- Ontario: Liberals win 48.8% and 69 seats; Conservatives close behind with 44% and 53 seats, NDP win none.
- Prince Edward Island: Liberals sweep all 4 seats with 57.3%; Conservatives second, NDP minimal support.
- Quebec: Liberals lead with 42.4% and 43 seats; Bloc wins 23 seats, Conservatives 11.
- Saskatchewan: Conservatives dominate with 64.7% and 13 seats; Liberals take 1, NDP win none.
- Yukon: Liberals win sole seat with 52.8%; Conservatives and NDP trail with no wins.
06:36:49 PM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada elections 2025: Jagmeet Singh breaks down after losing seat, says he’ll step down as NDP leader
Jagmeet Singh, the Indo-Canadian leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), has announced that he will step down as party leader after losing his seat in the recent Canada elections 2025. Singh, who has supported the Khalistan movement in the past, was seen in tears during an emotional speech on Monday night. Singh lost his seat in Burnaby Central, British Columbia, a riding he had held since 2019. The seat was earlier called Burnaby South but was renamed after a boundary change. He came in third this time, marking a big fall from his strong win in 2017 when he became NDP leader. Read more.
02:21:33 PM IST, 29 Apr 2025
PM Modi congratulates Mark Carney
Congratulations @MarkJCarney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people: PM Modi.
12:22:58 PM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Thank you, Canada! Our strength lies in our resolve to work together. United, we will build Canada strong,” posts newly elected, Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney
12:13:42 PM IST, 29 Apr 2025
UK PM says looks forward to 'strengthening ties' with Canada after Carney win
11:10:56 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Results Live: Mark Carney makes his winning speech
Canada Election 2025 Results Live: “As I've been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country," Carney told cheering supporters at a rally in Ottawa. "These are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so America can own us. That will never — that will never, ever happen. But we also must recognize the reality that our world has fundamentally changed.”
10:55:08 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada's Conservative leader pledges unity against Trump after election loss
Canada's Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre conceded defeat on Tuesday in the country's election and promised to work with the Liberal government in countering US President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats.
"We will always put Canada first," Poilievre told supporters in Canada's capital, adding: "Conservatives will work with the prime minister and all parties with the common goal of defending Canada's interests and getting a new trade deal that puts these tariffs behind us while protecting our sovereignty."
"We will always put Canada first," Poilievre told supporters in Canada's capital, adding: "Conservatives will work with the prime minister and all parties with the common goal of defending Canada's interests and getting a new trade deal that puts these tariffs behind us while protecting our sovereignty."
09:28:08 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Results Live: How Justin Trudeau's departure helped Liberal Party win?
Canada Election 2025 Results Live: The departure of former prime minister Justin Trudeau was also crucial to the Liberal win, which capped one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Canadian political history.
On January 6, the day Trudeau announced he would resign, the Conservatives led the Liberals by more than 20 points in most polls, as voter anger over soaring coasts mounted after Trudeau's decade in power.
But Carney replacing Trudeau, combined with nationwide unease about Trump, transformed the race.
Carney, 60, distanced himself from Trudeau throughout the campaign.
He said the former prime minister did not focus enough on growing Canada's economy and scrapped a controversial Trudeau tax on carbon emissions that left many voters seething.
For Poilievre, a 45-year-old who has been in parliament for two decades, the outcome marks a stinging defeat.
He was criticized for the at-times muted anger he directed towards Trump, but said he wanted to keep the focus on domestic concerns that drove Trudeau's unpopularity.
He tried to persuade voters that Carney would simply offer a continuation of the failed Liberal governance, an argument that fell short.
On January 6, the day Trudeau announced he would resign, the Conservatives led the Liberals by more than 20 points in most polls, as voter anger over soaring coasts mounted after Trudeau's decade in power.
But Carney replacing Trudeau, combined with nationwide unease about Trump, transformed the race.
Carney, 60, distanced himself from Trudeau throughout the campaign.
He said the former prime minister did not focus enough on growing Canada's economy and scrapped a controversial Trudeau tax on carbon emissions that left many voters seething.
For Poilievre, a 45-year-old who has been in parliament for two decades, the outcome marks a stinging defeat.
He was criticized for the at-times muted anger he directed towards Trump, but said he wanted to keep the focus on domestic concerns that drove Trudeau's unpopularity.
He tried to persuade voters that Carney would simply offer a continuation of the failed Liberal governance, an argument that fell short.
08:46:21 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Results Live: Political newcomer who says he's best in a crisis
Canada Election 2025 Results Live: Mark Carney, whose Liberal Party won Canada's election on Monday, has a history of taking on roles at challenging moments.
"I'm most useful in a crisis. I'm not that good at peacetime," he said during the campaign.
Carney secured a term as prime minister despite having never served in parliament, which is unprecedented in Canadian history.
Even with no government experience, he convinced voters that his background dealing with financial turmoil equipped him to lead Canada through US President Donald Trump's trade war.
"I'm most useful in a crisis. I'm not that good at peacetime," he said during the campaign.
Carney secured a term as prime minister despite having never served in parliament, which is unprecedented in Canadian history.
Even with no government experience, he convinced voters that his background dealing with financial turmoil equipped him to lead Canada through US President Donald Trump's trade war.
08:29:45 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Canada’s ruling Liberals will form minority government, according to CTV
08:00:29 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canadian Election 2025 Results Live: Canada likely to go the 'Liberal' way amid Trump's annexation threats
Canadian Election 2025 Results Live: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, turning around a weak campaign amid a wave of nationalist sentiment provoked by U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Liberals would secure more seats in Parliament’s 343-seat House than the opposition Conservatives, though it remained unclear if they would achieve an outright majority to govern independently.
Read More: Mark Carney's Liberals secure victory amid Trump threats in Canadian elections
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Liberals would secure more seats in Parliament’s 343-seat House than the opposition Conservatives, though it remained unclear if they would achieve an outright majority to govern independently.
Read More: Mark Carney's Liberals secure victory amid Trump threats in Canadian elections
07:51:59 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Mark Carney leads Liberal Party towards a historic victory in Canada
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election. The victory Monday capped a dramatic turnaround for the Liberals fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty.
The Liberals looked headed for defeat after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down earlier this year amid rising food and housing prices and soaring immigration. But U.S. President Donald Trump began threatening Canada’s economy and sovereignty, infuriating Canadians and generating a surge in nationalism that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power.
The country is also grappling with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver. The tragedy prompted the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues.
The Liberals looked headed for defeat after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down earlier this year amid rising food and housing prices and soaring immigration. But U.S. President Donald Trump began threatening Canada’s economy and sovereignty, infuriating Canadians and generating a surge in nationalism that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power.
The country is also grappling with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver. The tragedy prompted the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues.
07:43:30 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election upended by Trump, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects
07:41:24 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: All polls closed in Canada
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Carney had promised a tough approach with Washington over its tariffs and said Canada would need to spend billions to reduce its reliance on the United States. But the right-of-center Conservatives, who called for change after more than nine years of Liberal rule, showed unexpected strength.
The House has 343 seats and if Carney only captures a minority, he will have to negotiate with other parties to stay in power. Minority governments in Canada rarely last longer than 2-1/2 years.
The House has 343 seats and if Carney only captures a minority, he will have to negotiate with other parties to stay in power. Minority governments in Canada rarely last longer than 2-1/2 years.
07:26:59 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Most poll stations close, only 2 provinces remain open
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: British Columbia and Yukon are the only Canadian provinces where polling locations are still taking new voters, reported AP. A party needs 172 seats in Parliament for a majority. Many areas across Eastern, Central and Mountain Time are all wrapping up voting at the same time, 9:30 p.m. EDT, as well as in Saskatchewan.
Those poll closures also include Ontario and Quebec, Canada’s most populous provinces.
Those poll closures also include Ontario and Quebec, Canada’s most populous provinces.
07:14:24 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Who is Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party's candidate?
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is stepping into one of the most pivotal elections in the country’s history. Facing off against Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, Poilievre is offering Canadians an alternative rooted in economic freedom, personal responsibility, and government accountability. As Donald Trump’s threats of annexation have jolted the political landscape, Poilievre’s battle for Canada’s future has taken on new urgency.
Read more at: Who is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader at the heart of Canada's election battle as Trump stokes tensions
Read more at: Who is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader at the heart of Canada's election battle as Trump stokes tensions
07:09:02 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Counting Delays in Carleton Riding as Ballot Size, High Turnout Slow Process
07:06:07 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Counting Delayed in Poilievre’s Carleton Riding Due to Massive Ballot
Vote counting is moving slowly in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s Carleton riding, where 91 candidates are listed on the ballot. Elections Canada says the process is taking about five times longer than usual. Carleton also recorded the highest advance voter turnout this year, adding to the delay. To manage the load, officials started advance vote counting six hours earlier than normal. Most of the 91 candidates are part of a protest against Canada’s first-past-the-post voting system.
07:03:49 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Polling Close Across Most of Canada
At 9:30 p.m. EDT, polls have officially closed in many regions across Eastern, Central, and Mountain Time zones, including Saskatchewan. This includes Canada’s most populous provinces, Ontario and Quebec.
06:52:00 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Canadians Vote for Local Representatives, Not directly for Prime Minister
In Canada’s federal election, citizens are voting for their local representatives, not directly selecting a prime minister. The leader of the party that secures a majority in the House of Commons will become the prime minister. If no party wins a majority, the party with the most seats may form a minority government, often relying on support from opposition members. In rare cases, parties might form a coalition government.
06:48:48 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Jagmeet Singh Shares former leader Jack Layton's Message Ahead of Poll Results
06:46:02 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Singh's Seat at Risk as Polls Close in British Columbia
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s seat is at risk as the election nears its final stages. Polling aggregator 338Canada showed Singh in third place in his riding, trailing behind Liberal candidate Wade Wei Lin Chang, a newcomer with little name recognition. Despite his tough position, Singh hasn’t commented yet but shared a photo with former leader Jack Layton on social media, quoting Layton’s famous words: “Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.”
06:42:19 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: How Vote Counting Works After Polls Close
Once polls close, the doors of polling stations are locked, and no one is allowed to enter or leave until the counting process is complete. Election officers then open the ballot boxes and begin counting the votes, recording the number of votes for each candidate, along with any rejected ballots. All ballots and election documents are then sealed and sent to the returning officer for further processing. In most cases, a clear winner emerges after the count. However, if the results are very close or tied, a judicial recount will be conducted to determine the final outcome.
06:34:00 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Bloc Québécois Focuses on Limiting Losses
The Bloc Québécois is trying to hold on to as many seats as possible in Quebec. The party had a tough start to the campaign, with much of the focus on U.S. President Donald Trump and trade issues. Leader Yves-Fran?ois Blanchet says he thinks the Liberals will form the government, and he’s asking voters to send more Bloc MPs to Ottawa to stand up for Quebec.
06:25:07 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Canada Sticks to Paper Ballots for 2025 Election
In this election, Canada is using only paper ballots, which are hand-counted at each polling station. Candidates can appoint representatives to watch over the counting process. Results are sent directly to Elections Canada and shared online. Since ballot boxes stay at local polling stations, results start trickling in soon after polls close.
06:24:11 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Conservatives Optimistic About Support from New Voters
The Conservatives are feeling confident as their internal numbers show strong support from new voters, people who didn’t vote in the last two federal elections. They believe this boost will help Pierre Poilievre as more results come in. With early signs looking good in Atlantic Canada, and strong hopes for Ontario and British Columbia, the party finds itself in a safe spot for now.
06:19:15 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Carney’s Party Leads with 21 Seats
Early results from the ongoing federal elections show a commanding lead for the Liberal Party under Mark Carney, currently leading or elected in 21 ridings. Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, are holding at 11 seats, while Bloc Québécois is at 1. NDP and Greens have yet to make a breakthrough.
06:11:29 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Liberals and Conservatives Exchange Early Wins in Newfoundland and Labrador
Early results from Atlantic Canada show both Liberals and Conservatives picking up key victories. Tom Osborne has won in Cape Spear, giving the Liberals their first seat of the night. Paul Connors has also secured a win in Avalon after longtime MP Ken McDonald chose not to run again.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives have flipped the Long Range Mountains riding, with Carol Anstey taking the seat from the Liberals. They are also leading in Terra Nova–The Peninsulas and holding on to Central Newfoundland.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives have flipped the Long Range Mountains riding, with Carol Anstey taking the seat from the Liberals. They are also leading in Terra Nova–The Peninsulas and holding on to Central Newfoundland.
05:59:46 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: The Conservative leader strongly retaliated against Donald Trump’s comments
05:55:51 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Trump Mocks Canada on Election Day
U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to once again urge Canadians to consider making their country the 51st state of the United States. In his post, Trump emphasized the benefits of lower taxes, increased military power, and the elimination of tariffs, though he did not endorse any specific candidate. He argued that the move would boost Canadian businesses and eliminate trade barriers, calling it a “win-win” situation with “no negatives.” He insisted on voting for the man who would make their country part of the United States.
05:46:50 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Elections Canada website appears to be down
The Elections Canada website is currently down due to high traffic, displaying an error message for users attempting to access it. The outage has been reported by several national broadcasters, and many social media users are expressing frustration over the disruption.
Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency responsible for overseeing federal elections and referendums in Canada. It ensures the fairness and transparency of the electoral process, including voter registration, managing polling stations, and reporting results. The agency also provides vital information and updates to the public through its official website.
Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency responsible for overseeing federal elections and referendums in Canada. It ensures the fairness and transparency of the electoral process, including voter registration, managing polling stations, and reporting results. The agency also provides vital information and updates to the public through its official website.
05:34:25 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: When will exit polls and results start coming in?
Millions of Canadians voted on Monday to choose their next prime minister, weeks after Justin Trudeau stepped down and Mark Carney took over. The first polls closed in Newfoundland at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The next polls will close in Atlantic Canada and Labrador at around 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Exit polls and results will likely start coming in from around 8:00 PM.
Poll Closing Times Across Canada:
Newfoundland: 9:30 PM AST (UTC-3:30)
Atlantic Canada: 9:30 PM AT (UTC-4)
Eastern Canada: 9:30 PM ET (UTC-5)
Central Canada: 9:30 PM CT (UTC-6)
Mountain Canada: 9:30 PM MT (UTC-7)
Pacific Canada: 9:30 PM PT (UTC-8)?
Official results will begin to be reported as soon as polls close in each region, with preliminary results expected to be available by late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
Poll Closing Times Across Canada:
Newfoundland: 9:30 PM AST (UTC-3:30)
Atlantic Canada: 9:30 PM AT (UTC-4)
Eastern Canada: 9:30 PM ET (UTC-5)
Central Canada: 9:30 PM CT (UTC-6)
Mountain Canada: 9:30 PM MT (UTC-7)
Pacific Canada: 9:30 PM PT (UTC-8)?
Official results will begin to be reported as soon as polls close in each region, with preliminary results expected to be available by late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
05:28:36 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Liberals Take Early Lead Despite Conservative Vote Share Advantage
After initially trailing the Conservatives, the Liberal Party has surged ahead, leading by a margin of 6-3 in the number of ridings secured.
Despite the Liberals' lead in ridings, the Conservatives currently hold a larger share of the overall vote, with 50.6% (4,460 votes) compared to the Liberals’ 43.6% (3,537 votes).
The New Democratic Party (NDP) remains far behind, capturing just 4.2% of the vote with 400 ballots cast in their favor.
As the vote count progresses, key battlegrounds like British Columbia and Ontario are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping the outcome.
The election has been influenced by external factors, notably U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting Canada should become the 51st state. Such statements have stirred nationalist sentiments, potentially impacting voter behavior and party standings. ?
Despite the Liberals' lead in ridings, the Conservatives currently hold a larger share of the overall vote, with 50.6% (4,460 votes) compared to the Liberals’ 43.6% (3,537 votes).
The New Democratic Party (NDP) remains far behind, capturing just 4.2% of the vote with 400 ballots cast in their favor.
As the vote count progresses, key battlegrounds like British Columbia and Ontario are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping the outcome.
The election has been influenced by external factors, notably U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting Canada should become the 51st state. Such statements have stirred nationalist sentiments, potentially impacting voter behavior and party standings. ?
05:28:54 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: What is a ‘riding’?
In Canadian federal elections, a riding, also known as an electoral district or constituency, is a geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons.
Canada is divided into 343 federal ridings, each electing one MP.
The term "riding" has historical roots, originating from the Old English word ?ri?ing, meaning "one-third," and was used to describe administrative divisions in Yorkshire, England.
Riding boundaries are reviewed and adjusted after each decennial census to reflect population changes, ensuring effective representation.
Each riding has a returning officer responsible for organizing and administering federal elections and referendums in that area.
Canada is divided into 343 federal ridings, each electing one MP.
The term "riding" has historical roots, originating from the Old English word ?ri?ing, meaning "one-third," and was used to describe administrative divisions in Yorkshire, England.
Riding boundaries are reviewed and adjusted after each decennial census to reflect population changes, ensuring effective representation.
Each riding has a returning officer responsible for organizing and administering federal elections and referendums in that area.
03:24:06 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Poilievre, Carney cast ballots as early ballot counting underway
Poilievre and Carney have voted, as Canada's election progresses. Elections Canada has begun counting special ballots from overseas and military voters in Ottawa, with results held until polls close. While these early counts expedite the process, official outcomes await the closure of polls across six time zones, starting in Newfoundland and ending in British Columbia. Canadians expect to learn their next Prime Minister late Monday or early Tuesday, as the nation awaits the election's outcome
03:00:21 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Canada's economic future hangs in balance as voters choose between starkly different visions
Canada's election is shadowed by US trade aggression and domestic economic woes. Economists question America's reliability, highlighting a need for diversified trade. Carney and Poilievre agree on boosting housing, investment, and trade, but diverge on solutions. Carney favors government intervention, targeting new export markets. Poilievre prioritizes deregulation and resource exports. Fiscal policies also differ, with both promising spending amidst deficit concerns. Housing targets are deemed unrealistic, and investment faces uncertainty. The labor market grapples with immigration integration and potential trade-related job losses. Energy policy sees surprising consensus on pipeline development, potentially requiring Crown participation. Voters face a critical choice between contrasting economic paths. Read more
03:31:01 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Carney casts vote in Ottawa as election day progresses
Liberal Leader Mark Carney has cast his vote in the Canadian federal election at a polling station in Ottawa, Ontario. Following his opponent Pierre Poilievre's earlier vote, Carney arrived in good spirits, accompanied by his wife Diana, reported BBC citing Reuters.
01:47:40 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Early counting underway for special ballots; Kashechewan evacuees cast votes in Toronto
Elections Canada has confirmed that counting of special ballots, including those from international electors, military personnel, and Canadians voting outside their electoral districts, is underway at a central location in Ottawa. This process began prior to election day, with party representatives observing the count. Results will be withheld until polls close nationwide.
In a separate development, Elections Canada facilitated voting for evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation, who were displaced due to flooding. A special polling station was established at a Toronto hotel to ensure these residents could cast their ballots. Elections Canada cited the community's determination to vote despite the challenging circumstances.
In a separate development, Elections Canada facilitated voting for evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation, who were displaced due to flooding. A special polling station was established at a Toronto hotel to ensure these residents could cast their ballots. Elections Canada cited the community's determination to vote despite the challenging circumstances.
01:17:25 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: High-stakes election amid US tensions and economic uncertainty
Canadians are voting in a pivotal election, choosing between Liberal's Mark Carney and Conservative's Pierre Poilievre. Carney, who replaced Trudeau, leads polls, positioned as the anti-Trump candidate. Poilievre, seen as Trump-like, stresses smaller government. The election, influenced by Trump's tariffs and annexation threats, features three other parties. 343 parliamentary seats are at stake. Polls close at 9:30 p.m. Eastern, with hand-counted results expected late Monday. Key issues include US relations and economic stability, according to NYT News Service
12:55:59 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Canada votes; close races, crime promises, and riding cattles define election
Canada's 45th election is a tight race across the nation. Poilievre pledges a "crime crackdown," while key ridings signal potential shifts. Newfoundland's Central Newfoundland is a bellwether, with a possible Liberal flip. New Brunswick's Miramichi—Grand Lake leans Liberal after a Conservative resignation. Quebec's Trois-Rivières is a three-way battle. The GTA's new ridings are unpredictable. Windsor West grapples with Trump's trade impact. BC's Abbotsford—South Langley sees Conservative infighting. Saskatchewan's Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River is volatile. Edmonton Southeast features a high-profile rematch, and leaders' ridings face tough challenges, including Carney in Nepean and Singh in Burnaby Central. Read more
12:20:49 AM IST, 29 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Blanchet votes, awaits Quebec results amid Liberal lead
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Fran?ois Blanchet voted in his Beloeil—Chambly riding, expressing confidence in his choice. He claimed he "didn't even hesitate" while filling out his ballot. Blanchet eagerly awaits the evening's results, as polls indicate a strong Liberal lead in Quebec. According to Nanos polling, the Liberals hold 42% support in the province, with the Bloc trailing at 28% and the Conservatives at 22%. Blanchet's party hopes to challenge the Liberal dominance in Quebec, a key battleground in this election, according to CTV News.
11:42:14 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Amid election campaign, Poilievre issues stark warning to Trump: "Stay Out"
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre issued a strong warning to US President Donald Trump, urging him to "stay out" of the Canadian election. The 35-day campaign has also focused on global economic instability and domestic cost of living concerns, as leaders sought to convince voters they are best suited to lead the nation, according to CTV News.
11:38:24 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Fire forces polling station relocation as Canadians cast ballots
A fire at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, caused significant disruption to voting on Canada's election day, according to CTV News. Emergency services responded to a blaze on the building's roof, leading to the evacuation of everyone inside. Elections Canada was forced to relocate the polling station for the Windsor--Tecumseh--Lakeshore riding to St. Joseph’s Catholic High School nearby. Firefighters confirmed the fire was under control by 11 a.m., and an investigation into the cause is underway.
10:49:31 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada election 2025 live: Trump's shadow looms as Canada votes; election race tight
Canadians are casting their votes to elect 343 members of parliament, with a majority requiring 172 seats. The election, featuring a tight race between Liberal's Mark Carney and Conservative's Pierre Poilievre, is heavily influenced by US President Donald Trump's trade policies. Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau last month, is seen as better equipped to handle Trump. Poilievre focuses on domestic issues like living costs. The Liberals currently hold 42.8% support, and the Conservatives 38.8%. Nearly 29 million Canadians are eligible to vote, with a record 7.3 million casting advanced ballots. Read more
09:10:44 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada election 2025 live: Poilievre and wife vote in Carleton's packed election
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader and current Member of Parliament for Carleton, cast his vote in Ottawa. In his riding, Carleton, voters are choosing from a large field of 91 candidates. Poilievre, who has served the area since 2004, was joined by his wife, Anaida, at the polling station, reported BBC.
08:53:58 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada election 2025 live: What's open and what's not
Across Canada, as millions participate in the 45th national election today to elect a new government, here's a bit of information on what services are still running. While the country focuses on this important democratic event, most schools and colleges will remain open. Additionally, Canada Post offices and major banks are operating on their regular schedules this Monday, April 28. The Canada Elections Act does ensure that employees have three uninterrupted hours to cast their ballots, with the specific timing to be determined by their employers. Read more
07:35:55 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
In Canada elections, Mark Carney is the political newcomer and hopes to stay PM: 10 points
Canadians are set to elect a new government on Monday to confront annexation threats from the United States and deal directly with President Donald Trump, whose trade war has defined the campaign. The Liberal Party, led by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, looked set to lose to the Conservatives' Pierre Poilievre until the US president's attacks on the country sparked a sudden reversal in poll forecasts. Opinion polls show that Canadians believe Carney is the strongest candidate ahead of Monday's election. The Liberals led by Mark Carney are trying to extend their hold on power against Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. Who is Mark Carney?
06:53:37 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Trump proposes Canada becomes the 51st US state for tax cuts, military power, & economic growth
"Good luck to the Great people of Canada. Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World, have your Car, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES, if Canada becomes the cherished 51st. State of the United States of America. No more artificially drawn line from many years ago. Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE! America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State," Trump said on Truth Social.
06:05:23 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada elections: A look at Mark Carney's promises amid anti-Trump wave and trade tensions with US
Canadians are set to cast their votes in a few hours after an election campaign in which US President Donald Trump's tariffs and musings about annexing Canada became the central issue. Trump's threats ignited a wave of patriotism that swelled support for Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, a political newcomer who previously led two G7 central banks. The Conservatives are aiming to end the Liberals’ two-term run, which began under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Liberal leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney touts his central banking experience to counter Donald Trump’s tariff threats, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre blames past Liberal governance for Canada’s economic vulnerability to hostile American trade policies. Know more.
04:39:21 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Polls open in Canada election defined by Trump
03:31:41 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
<b>Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: </b>Canada votes for new government to take on Trump
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Canada heads to the polls on Monday to elect a new government tasked with confronting annexation threats from the United States and managing an increasingly tense relationship with President Donald Trump, whose trade war has dominated the campaign.
The ruling Liberal Party, now led by newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney, was initially expected to suffer a heavy defeat to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. However, a surge of nationalist sentiment triggered by Trump's attacks on Canada has dramatically shifted poll numbers in the Liberals’ favor.
Carney, 60, took over from Justin Trudeau just last month. Though he has never held elected office, he brings extensive experience from a high-profile career as an investment banker and as central bank governor in both Canada and Britain.
The ruling Liberal Party, now led by newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney, was initially expected to suffer a heavy defeat to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. However, a surge of nationalist sentiment triggered by Trump's attacks on Canada has dramatically shifted poll numbers in the Liberals’ favor.
Carney, 60, took over from Justin Trudeau just last month. Though he has never held elected office, he brings extensive experience from a high-profile career as an investment banker and as central bank governor in both Canada and Britain.
02:30:50 PM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: What are pollsters predicting?
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates:Multiple polling firms suggest that the Liberals are on track to secure the most seats, though the final outcome remains uncertain. In Canada, there are 343 seats in the House of Commons, with 172 needed to achieve a majority.
Forum Research’s April 27 poll places the Liberals at 43% support, ahead of the Conservatives at 39%, a margin echoed by other major polling firms. Nanos Research reports a similar trend, with the Liberals at 43% and the Conservatives at 40%, indicating a race that has tightened in recent weeks.
Mainstreet Research projects the Liberals to win around 189 seats, giving them a 70% chance of forming a majority government. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are on course for their strongest performance since 2011, despite challenges in key battleground regions.
The electoral map reveals clear regional divides. The Liberals continue to perform strongly in Quebec and Atlantic Canada and hold a roughly seven-point lead in vote-rich Ontario. Conservative support remains concentrated in Alberta and the Prairie provinces, while British Columbia has emerged as a critical battleground.
Meanwhile, declining support for the NDP and Bloc Québécois could further benefit the Liberals, particularly in Quebec and British Columbia.
Forum Research’s April 27 poll places the Liberals at 43% support, ahead of the Conservatives at 39%, a margin echoed by other major polling firms. Nanos Research reports a similar trend, with the Liberals at 43% and the Conservatives at 40%, indicating a race that has tightened in recent weeks.
Mainstreet Research projects the Liberals to win around 189 seats, giving them a 70% chance of forming a majority government. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are on course for their strongest performance since 2011, despite challenges in key battleground regions.
The electoral map reveals clear regional divides. The Liberals continue to perform strongly in Quebec and Atlantic Canada and hold a roughly seven-point lead in vote-rich Ontario. Conservative support remains concentrated in Alberta and the Prairie provinces, while British Columbia has emerged as a critical battleground.
Meanwhile, declining support for the NDP and Bloc Québécois could further benefit the Liberals, particularly in Quebec and British Columbia.
11:14:35 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates:
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A number of social policies have also become part of the campaign, including fighting crime, tightening Canada's immigration system, and tackling the addiction and mental health crises playing out on the streets of many Canadian cities.
Poilievre has jumped on the question of crime to propose much tougher sentences for repeat offenders. And he has said he wants authorities to intervene to treat people's addiction and mental health problems even if the treatment is involuntary.
Carney has acknowledged a tougher stance is needed but has stopped short of advocating for harsher state interventions.
But both men agree that Canada's immigration system has granted access to too many foreign workers in recent years and should be more restrictive.
A number of social policies have also become part of the campaign, including fighting crime, tightening Canada's immigration system, and tackling the addiction and mental health crises playing out on the streets of many Canadian cities.
Poilievre has jumped on the question of crime to propose much tougher sentences for repeat offenders. And he has said he wants authorities to intervene to treat people's addiction and mental health problems even if the treatment is involuntary.
Carney has acknowledged a tougher stance is needed but has stopped short of advocating for harsher state interventions.
But both men agree that Canada's immigration system has granted access to too many foreign workers in recent years and should be more restrictive.
10:34:05 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Will Canada elect Liberal Party's Mark Carney or Conservatives' Pierre Poilievre?
Canadians will decide Monday whether to extend the Liberal Party's decade in power or instead hand control to the Conservatives. They'll pick either Prime Minister Mark Carney or opposition leader Pierre Poilievre to lead the way forward, but the election is also a referendum of sorts on someone who isn't even Canadian: Donald Trump.
Until the American president won a second term and began threatening Canada's economy and sovereignty, even suggesting the country should become the 51st state, the Liberals looked headed for defeat.
Canadians go the polls as the country grapples with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver. The tragedy on the eve of the election prompted the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues.
Until the American president won a second term and began threatening Canada's economy and sovereignty, even suggesting the country should become the 51st state, the Liberals looked headed for defeat.
Canadians go the polls as the country grapples with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver. The tragedy on the eve of the election prompted the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues.
08:43:31 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Who are the candidates?
Prime Minister Mark Carney: Leading the Liberal Party into his first general election, Carney, a former head of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, was chosen as Liberal leader with overwhelming support earlier this year. Despite his financial expertise and international reputation, this marks his first attempt at winning public office in Canada.
Pierre Poilievre, 45: A long-time Member of Parliament from Calgary, Poilievre has built his campaign around promises of smaller government and lower taxes, criticising the Liberals for what he called "woke" policies and economic mismanagement. Once leading the polls comfortably, Poilievre has found the race tightening in recent weeks.
Jagmeet Singh: Leading the New Democratic Party (NDP), he is a progressive force that currently holds 24 seats.
Yves-Fran?ois Blanchet heads the Bloc Québécois, a Quebec nationalist party with strong regional support.
Pierre Poilievre, 45: A long-time Member of Parliament from Calgary, Poilievre has built his campaign around promises of smaller government and lower taxes, criticising the Liberals for what he called "woke" policies and economic mismanagement. Once leading the polls comfortably, Poilievre has found the race tightening in recent weeks.
Jagmeet Singh: Leading the New Democratic Party (NDP), he is a progressive force that currently holds 24 seats.
Yves-Fran?ois Blanchet heads the Bloc Québécois, a Quebec nationalist party with strong regional support.
08:22:39 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: How do elections work in Canada?
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Canadians will elect 343 members of parliament to the House of Commons, an increase of five compared to the 2021 vote, reflecting the country's growing population.
Seats are won based on the first-past-the-post system.
Several parties can run candidates in an electoral district, also known as a "riding." The candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they secured an absolute majority of votes.
If a party wins 172 seats, they secure a majority government. If no individual party wins a majority, the party with the most seats is typically given the chance to form a government, which requires having "the confidence of the house."
The party with the most seats can seek to form a minority government through formal coalition agreements with smaller parties, or try to govern through a series of informal or written agreements with other factions.
Trudeau's Liberals secured a majority in 2015, but have governed with a minority since 2019.
Seats are won based on the first-past-the-post system.
Several parties can run candidates in an electoral district, also known as a "riding." The candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they secured an absolute majority of votes.
If a party wins 172 seats, they secure a majority government. If no individual party wins a majority, the party with the most seats is typically given the chance to form a government, which requires having "the confidence of the house."
The party with the most seats can seek to form a minority government through formal coalition agreements with smaller parties, or try to govern through a series of informal or written agreements with other factions.
Trudeau's Liberals secured a majority in 2015, but have governed with a minority since 2019.
07:40:10 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Indians students hope for a supportive government as Canada votes today
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: With Canada set to hold federal election on Monday, study abroad consultants are pinning hopes that the incoming government will be more supportive of Indian students already enrolled or weighing study options in Canada.
Hit by a real estate crisis, stricter immigration policies, and tensions in New Delhi-Ottawa diplomatic ties, Indian student flow to Canada plunged more than 40% between 2023 and 2024, according to ICEF Monitor, a market intelligence resource for the international education industry. However, with US President Donald Trump taking a stricter stance on international students, Canada may again start attracting more Indian students, experts said.
Hit by a real estate crisis, stricter immigration policies, and tensions in New Delhi-Ottawa diplomatic ties, Indian student flow to Canada plunged more than 40% between 2023 and 2024, according to ICEF Monitor, a market intelligence resource for the international education industry. However, with US President Donald Trump taking a stricter stance on international students, Canada may again start attracting more Indian students, experts said.
07:39:23 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: How Trump tariffs can impact poll results?
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: The country has been left both stunned and angered by his repeated claims that he aims to make Canada the 51st state.
This combative stance from a nation long seen as Canada's closest ally has sparked a surge of defiant patriotism, with many Canadians rallying around their flag and calling for a firm stand against the United States.
The candidates in Monday's election have recognized the deep emotional and economic impact of this moment, especially with tariffs hitting hard — about 80% of Canada's exports are bound for the U.S.
Both Carney and Poilievre have outlined broadly similar strategies for dealing with the United States.
Carney, who has been serving as prime minister since early March, has advocated targeted retaliatory measures while emphasizing that such actions can only go so far before broader negotiations over the economic relationship become necessary. Poilievre has largely echoed this approach.
Both candidates have also vowed to strengthen Canada's military to reduce reliance on U.S. security.
However, while Carney has made confronting Trump a central theme of his campaign, Poilievre has taken a more restrained approach, choosing not to challenge Trump as directly.
This combative stance from a nation long seen as Canada's closest ally has sparked a surge of defiant patriotism, with many Canadians rallying around their flag and calling for a firm stand against the United States.
The candidates in Monday's election have recognized the deep emotional and economic impact of this moment, especially with tariffs hitting hard — about 80% of Canada's exports are bound for the U.S.
Both Carney and Poilievre have outlined broadly similar strategies for dealing with the United States.
Carney, who has been serving as prime minister since early March, has advocated targeted retaliatory measures while emphasizing that such actions can only go so far before broader negotiations over the economic relationship become necessary. Poilievre has largely echoed this approach.
Both candidates have also vowed to strengthen Canada's military to reduce reliance on U.S. security.
However, while Carney has made confronting Trump a central theme of his campaign, Poilievre has taken a more restrained approach, choosing not to challenge Trump as directly.
07:37:22 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: What are the key promises of the main parties?
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TAXES - Reduce the marginal tax rate on the lowest tax bracket by one percentage point. Carney's campaign says this move will save two-income families up to C$825 a year and directly benefit more than 22 million Canadians, with middle- and low-income people enjoying the biggest savings. The Conservatives have promised the lowest income tax bracket by 15%, saving each Canadian taxpayer C$900 per year. Any person or business selling an asset will pay no capital gains tax when they reinvest the proceeds in Canada. Companies that reinvest in active Canadian businesses will also be able to defer any capital gains tax.
SECURITY - Push through "an unprecedented acceleration" of investment in the armed forces, expanding the Royal Canadian Navy's capabilities with new submarines and additional heavy icebreakers to defend the North and increasing the Coast Guard's reach and abilities. All military personnel would get a raise and the recruitment process for Canada's Armed Forces would be modernized to eliminate a shortage of 14,500 service members. Carney is also promising an overhaul of Canada's troubled defense procurement system to speed up major military purchases.
TRADE DIVERSIFICATION - Amid the nation engaged in trade war with US, the Liberals vow to inject C$5 billion into a new Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. The aim is to build out infrastructure that will diversify Canada's trade relationships around the world, create good jobs and drive economic growth. The Conservatives are proposing a deal in which Canada and the U.S. simultaneously drop their tariffs and counter-tariffs. Party leader Pierre Poilievre also would propose an early renegotiation of the USMCA ahead of a planned review in 2026.
HOUSING - The government would act as a developer to build affordable housing at scale, including on public lands, while providing more than C$25 billion in financing to innovative prefabricated home builders. In addition to eliminating the Goods and Services Tax for first-time home buyers on properties at or under C$1 million, the Liberals want to cut municipal development charges in half for multi-unit residential housing. The Conservations vow to eliminate the federal sales tax on new homes under $1.3 million, which will save home buyers up to C$65,000. Incentivize municipalities to cut building taxes, for total savings of C$100,000 on an average home in Canada's big cities.
TAXES - Reduce the marginal tax rate on the lowest tax bracket by one percentage point. Carney's campaign says this move will save two-income families up to C$825 a year and directly benefit more than 22 million Canadians, with middle- and low-income people enjoying the biggest savings. The Conservatives have promised the lowest income tax bracket by 15%, saving each Canadian taxpayer C$900 per year. Any person or business selling an asset will pay no capital gains tax when they reinvest the proceeds in Canada. Companies that reinvest in active Canadian businesses will also be able to defer any capital gains tax.
SECURITY - Push through "an unprecedented acceleration" of investment in the armed forces, expanding the Royal Canadian Navy's capabilities with new submarines and additional heavy icebreakers to defend the North and increasing the Coast Guard's reach and abilities. All military personnel would get a raise and the recruitment process for Canada's Armed Forces would be modernized to eliminate a shortage of 14,500 service members. Carney is also promising an overhaul of Canada's troubled defense procurement system to speed up major military purchases.
TRADE DIVERSIFICATION - Amid the nation engaged in trade war with US, the Liberals vow to inject C$5 billion into a new Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. The aim is to build out infrastructure that will diversify Canada's trade relationships around the world, create good jobs and drive economic growth. The Conservatives are proposing a deal in which Canada and the U.S. simultaneously drop their tariffs and counter-tariffs. Party leader Pierre Poilievre also would propose an early renegotiation of the USMCA ahead of a planned review in 2026.
HOUSING - The government would act as a developer to build affordable housing at scale, including on public lands, while providing more than C$25 billion in financing to innovative prefabricated home builders. In addition to eliminating the Goods and Services Tax for first-time home buyers on properties at or under C$1 million, the Liberals want to cut municipal development charges in half for multi-unit residential housing. The Conservations vow to eliminate the federal sales tax on new homes under $1.3 million, which will save home buyers up to C$65,000. Incentivize municipalities to cut building taxes, for total savings of C$100,000 on an average home in Canada's big cities.
07:34:32 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: When do the polls close?
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates:
- Canada has six time zones, so voting is staggered to ensure that most people cast their ballots at the same time.
- In the eastern-most province of Newfoundland and Labrador, which has seven seats, the polls will close at 7 p.m. ET (2300 GMT).
- In the three other provinces in Atlantic Canada, which account for 25 seats, the polls will close at 7.30 p.m. ET.
- In Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, which account for 265 seats, the polls will close at 9.30 p.m. ET.
- In British Columbia, which has 43 seats, the polls will close at 10 p.m. ET.
07:33:43 AM IST, 28 Apr 2025
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Fate of Canada on the line today
Canada Election 2025 Live Updates: Canada will hold a general election on April 28, with polls indicating a close race between Prime Minister Mark Carney's ruling Liberals and the official opposition Conservatives of Pierre Poilievre.
Canada, unlike most countries, uses a first-past-the-post system where the candidate receiving the most votes in a riding is declared the winner. The system rewards political movements with concentrated support and means a party can gain a majority with as little as 39% of the vote. Indeed, in the 2021 election, the Liberals won 160 seats - 47% of the total available - with just 32.6% of the vote.
Canada, unlike most countries, uses a first-past-the-post system where the candidate receiving the most votes in a riding is declared the winner. The system rewards political movements with concentrated support and means a party can gain a majority with as little as 39% of the vote. Indeed, in the 2021 election, the Liberals won 160 seats - 47% of the total available - with just 32.6% of the vote.