Elections Canada has announced that more than 19.2 million Canadians cast a ballot in the recent federal election, representing over 67 percent of eligible voters.
Although turnout surpassed that of the last federal election, when just 62.6 percent of voters participated, it fell short of the historic record set in March 1958, when 79.4 percent of Canadians went to the polls. With some ballots still being counted, the final turnout figure could climb slightly higher.
This year’s election saw strong voter engagement amid high political stakes and major economic challenges facing the country. The Liberals, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, are currently leading with 43.6 percent of the popular vote and are projected to secure 168 seats, putting them just shy of a majority.
The Conservative Party, meanwhile, garnered 41.4 percent of the vote and is expected to win 144 seats. The Bloc Québécois captured 6.4 percent of the vote, translating into 23 seats, while the New Democratic Party (NDP) took 6.3 percent of the national vote and currently holds seven seats.
The results indicate a highly competitive political landscape, but one that ultimately favored the Liberals, who campaigned heavily on economic stewardship and navigating tensions with the United States.
Elections Canada will continue updating final results and turnout figures as the counting of special ballots concludes.
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