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Canada election results: When will we know who won? | Canada election results: When will we know who won? |
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Millions of Canadians headed to the polls on Monday in a snap federal election that has largely focused on how the candidates would respond to US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs as well as his call to make Canada the 51st state. | Millions of Canadians headed to the polls on Monday in a snap federal election that has largely focused on how the candidates would respond to US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs as well as his call to make Canada the 51st state. |
Prime Minister Mark Carney, current leader of the Liberal Party, called the election in March shortly after taking over from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. His main opponent in the race is Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. | Prime Minister Mark Carney, current leader of the Liberal Party, called the election in March shortly after taking over from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. His main opponent in the race is Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. |
When the Canada's Parliament was dissolved last month after the election call, the Liberals had 152 seats and the Conservatives had 120. The rest of the seats were held by the Bloc Québécois (33) and the New Democrat Party (24), and the Green Party (2). | When the Canada's Parliament was dissolved last month after the election call, the Liberals had 152 seats and the Conservatives had 120. The rest of the seats were held by the Bloc Québécois (33) and the New Democrat Party (24), and the Green Party (2). |
More than seven million Canadians had already cast their votes before election day in a record turnout. Polls opened on Monday at 7:00 EDT (12:00 BST). Here is what you need to know. | More than seven million Canadians had already cast their votes before election day in a record turnout. Polls opened on Monday at 7:00 EDT (12:00 BST). Here is what you need to know. |
When do we expect to know who won? | When do we expect to know who won? |
Most polls have now closed and the counting has begun. | |
In the first batch of projections, both the Liberals and the Conservatives have increased their vote shares in the Atlantic region. | |
Shortly after 22:00 EDT (03:00 BST), Canada's public broadcaster CBC News projected that Mark Carney's Liberal Party was on its way to win enough seats in the House of Commons to form a government. | |
Usually, if the Conservatives or Liberals win big in the eastern part of the country, the election can be called earlier in the night. | |
But more time will be needed to ascertain whether Canadians elect a minority or majority government. | |
These projections are based on initial results from Elections Canada, which runs the country's federal elections. | |
Officials double-check vote totals after the election. | |
Follow the latest Canada election news here | Follow the latest Canada election news here |
Watch: The ‘Trump effect’ and other things to watch for as Canada votes | Watch: The ‘Trump effect’ and other things to watch for as Canada votes |
How does the vote counting work? | How does the vote counting work? |
Federal election officials are required to count ballots by hand in front of witnesses. Ballots are counted only after polls close in each location where the votes were cast. | Federal election officials are required to count ballots by hand in front of witnesses. Ballots are counted only after polls close in each location where the votes were cast. |
Votes that were cast early are counted at the local Elections Canada office for each riding. Usually they are counted after polls close on election night but some of them can be counted up to an hour earlier if the volume is high. | Votes that were cast early are counted at the local Elections Canada office for each riding. Usually they are counted after polls close on election night but some of them can be counted up to an hour earlier if the volume is high. |
This year voters set a new record for early turnout in Canada with more than seven million ballots cast in advance. | This year voters set a new record for early turnout in Canada with more than seven million ballots cast in advance. |
Mail-in votes and ballots cast in military bases sometimes take longer to tabulate, but officials say they expect most ballots to be counted on election night. | Mail-in votes and ballots cast in military bases sometimes take longer to tabulate, but officials say they expect most ballots to be counted on election night. |
People line up outside a polling station to vote in Canada's federal election | People line up outside a polling station to vote in Canada's federal election |
What are they key places to watch? | What are they key places to watch? |
Because Ontario and Quebec make up 200 out of 343 seats in Parliament, there might an early election call if there is a sweep. | Because Ontario and Quebec make up 200 out of 343 seats in Parliament, there might an early election call if there is a sweep. |
Some parts of the country are worth watching to see trends, including the "905", a horseshoe of municipalities around the city of Toronto that make up 31 ridings, or constituencies. | Some parts of the country are worth watching to see trends, including the "905", a horseshoe of municipalities around the city of Toronto that make up 31 ridings, or constituencies. |
It's long been a battleground between Liberals and Conservatives. | It's long been a battleground between Liberals and Conservatives. |
Many eyes will also be focused on two ridings in the Ottawa area. | Many eyes will also be focused on two ridings in the Ottawa area. |
Carney, who has never been elected to Parliament, is running in Nepean - near Ottawa. | Carney, who has never been elected to Parliament, is running in Nepean - near Ottawa. |
Meanwhile, Poilievre is seeking to hold his seat in Carleton, a riding also outside Ottawa. | Meanwhile, Poilievre is seeking to hold his seat in Carleton, a riding also outside Ottawa. |
What happens if no party wins a majority? | What happens if no party wins a majority? |
The leader of the party with the largest number of seats or elected members of Parliament normally forms government. | The leader of the party with the largest number of seats or elected members of Parliament normally forms government. |
If no party ends up with an overall majority, a minority government is formed. The party with the most seats then has to pass legislation by working with other parties. | If no party ends up with an overall majority, a minority government is formed. The party with the most seats then has to pass legislation by working with other parties. |
When will the winner become prime minister? | When will the winner become prime minister? |
If the Liberals win, their leader Mark Carney would not need to be sworn in again. Instead, he would continue doing his job, as do his Cabinet ministers. | If the Liberals win, their leader Mark Carney would not need to be sworn in again. Instead, he would continue doing his job, as do his Cabinet ministers. |
Should Carney decide to reshuffle his Cabinet, there will be a ceremony with the Governor General, but until then, the ministers stay in their posts. | Should Carney decide to reshuffle his Cabinet, there will be a ceremony with the Governor General, but until then, the ministers stay in their posts. |
If the Conservatives win, their leader Pierre Poilievre is likely to take about two weeks to become prime minister. | If the Conservatives win, their leader Pierre Poilievre is likely to take about two weeks to become prime minister. |
For example, when Trudeau beat Stephen Harper in 2015, it took 15 days for him to be sworn in. | For example, when Trudeau beat Stephen Harper in 2015, it took 15 days for him to be sworn in. |
GUIDE: What you need to know about this election | GUIDE: What you need to know about this election |
CANDIDATES: Who could become the new Prime Minister? | CANDIDATES: Who could become the new Prime Minister? |
ANALYSIS: A stunning reversal of fortunes in this historic election | ANALYSIS: A stunning reversal of fortunes in this historic election |
VIDEO: How a new leader will be chosen | VIDEO: How a new leader will be chosen |
CAMPAIGN TRAIL: The Canadians calling for separation | CAMPAIGN TRAIL: The Canadians calling for separation |