As Canada gears up for its upcoming election on April 28th, a record-breaking 7.3 million Canadians have cast their ballots over four days of advanced voting, marking a significant 25% increase from the previous election.
A record 7.3 million Canadians have cast their ballots over four days of advanced voting, according to Elections Canada. This marks a significant 25% increase from the 5.8 million advanced ballots cast in the 2021 election.
Canadians are citizens of Canada, a country located in North America.
They have a diverse population with origins from various cultures and ethnicities.
According to the 2020 census, Canada's population is approximately 38 million people.
The majority of Canadians speak English or French as their primary language.
The country has a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy system.
The surge in early voting is seen as a possible sign of elevated interest in the upcoming election on April 28th. With over 41 million eligible voters, Canada’s population is one of the largest in the world. The increased participation could be attributed to the intense campaign dominated by threats from Donald Trump.
The Liberal leader, Prime Minister Mark Carney, remains the frontrunner, but some polls show Pierre Poilievre‘s Conservative party gaining ground. Carney, a 60-year-old with global economic experience, claims his leadership would guide Canada through the trade war brought on by Trump’s tariffs.
Poilievre, who previously led the Conservative party, argues that lacklustre growth under ex-premier Justin Trudeau‘s decade in power has left Canada vulnerable to Trump. The Conservative party is seeking to capitalize on this sentiment and challenge the Liberal government for a fourth consecutive term.
This year’s election appears to be shaping up as a two-party battle between the Liberals and Conservatives, with smaller parties facing significant setbacks. Polls suggest that the Liberals are currently leading with 43.1% support, while the Tories trail behind at 38.4%. The Conservative party has gained one point in the last two weeks, according to the CBC poll aggregator.
Carney’s global experience managing economic crises is seen as a major selling point for his leadership. He argues that this expertise would be essential in navigating Canada through the trade war brought on by Trump’s tariffs. Poilievre, meanwhile, emphasizes the need for a change in leadership to address the country’s economic stagnation under Trudeau’s government.
The upcoming election is crucial for Canada’s future, with significant stakes at play. The Liberal government has been criticized for its handling of the economy, while the Conservative party seeks to capitalize on this sentiment. As the campaign enters its final stages, Canadians will be watching closely to see which party emerges victorious.
- theguardian.com | Canada election sees record high early voting, figures show
