Record 7.3 million people voted in advance polls, says Elections Canada
- A record 7.3 million Canadians voted in advance polls, according to Elections Canada.
- This figure represents a 25-per-cent increase from the 5.8 million electors recorded in the 2021 election.
- On Good Friday alone, about two million people voted, setting a single-day record.
- Interest in advance voting is rising as the general federal election approaches on April 28.
133 Articles
133 Articles


Uxbridge hits record numbers at advance polls
"People are eager to vote."
7.3 Million Canadians Vote Early In Record-Breaking Turnout
Who said Canadians were polite but passive? Over 7 million of them just shattered early voting records, and they did it over Easter weekend. That’s right—while some folks were hunting eggs, others were lining up to cast ballots.With the April 28 election around the corner, the energy is electric. Advance polls drew 7.3 million voters—a 25% jump from 2021. Even mail-in ballots are up. What’s Driving The Rush? Maybe it’s the stakes: a shaky econom…

Record number vote in advance polls
Preliminary figures show 7.3-million people cast a ballot, 2-million alone in last Friday's advance poll.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage