Election 2025: Live updates
Canada's National Observer and Richochet are bringing you live updates from our reporters fanned out across the country from leader headquarters, key ridings and more. Follow updates here.
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Can Carney's Liberals win back a key Toronto battleground today?
The riding that kicked off this election cycle will be one to watch tonight. Toronto–St. Paul’s slipped from Liberal hands in a stunning upset during a byelection last summer under the former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership, setting off a crisis of confidence within the party.
Many will be in need of care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people.
Carney, Poilievre, Singh express their condolences to victims of Vancouver vehicle attack
The leaders of the three main federal parties paused their election campaigns on Sunday to express their sorrow and offer condolences to victims and their families hours after a vehicle attack in Vancouver killed 11 people and injured many more.
Voters head to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government.
'The next generation is here': Indigenous youth claim their vote
A new generation of Indigenous voters is rising — informed, passionate, and ready to be heard.
Tanille Johnston is focused on community in North Island-Powell River
The NDP candidate and former Campbell River councillor is confident her deep community roots, political experience and commitment to respectful politics will prevail in a riding that historically swings between orange and blue.
In Saint John, the city most vulnerable to Trump's tariffs, voters are anxious
Canada's oldest incorporated city exports most of its goods to the United States, which is why it's the one most threatened by the president's erratic trade policy. It is also deeply divided between the Liberals and Conservatives, who are offering wildly different plans for the future.
Death toll from Vancouver SUV attack rises to 11 people
Witness Nic Magtajas described an SUV roaring through the Lapu Lapu Day crowd at high speed, sending pedestrians' bodies flying.
Remote Alberta First Nation awaits helicopter delivering its ballots
After last election’s failure, the community of Fox Lake, Alberta is hoping a helicopter will deliver ballots so residents can vote in the federal election despite impassable roads.
Counting the oil lobbyists in Poilievre's orbit
Oil and gas lobbyists make up at least six members of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s inner circle in the home stretch of the campaign, raising new questions about his commitment to grant the fossil fuel industry’s wishlist should he be elected.
Poilievre campaigns in Conservative-safe ridings as election nears
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is campaigning in what polls suggest are Conservative-safe ridings today as election day approaches.
Federal party leaders drive home key messages as election day approaches
Party leaders emphasized familiar themes on Thursday as they criss-crossed the country to shore up support in the final stretch of the federal election campaign.
Canadians rate relations with US and Russia as worse than links to China
Canadians say their relations with Washington are just as bad as ties with Moscow, according to polling that suggests an openness to improving links with China and especially Mexico.
Left alone by humans, wildlife returns to Los Angeles' Eaton Fire burn area
Behind the remains of a town scorched by fire, the foothills are lush with new green and filled with birdsong.