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Comments are welcome while open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Join the conversation Create account. Already have an account? If you opt for mail-in voting, within Canada or abroad, you have to apply by Sept. Social Sharing. Atlantic time zone: a. Eastern time zone: a. Central time zone: a. Mountain time zone: a. Pacific time zone: 7 a. Voters in the following ridings should pay special attention to the opening hours of their assigned polling stations: Labrador: a.

Five parties are likely to fill out the seats that will make up our next Parliament. The Liberals, who led a minority government after the election, hope to return to a majority. The Conservatives, the Official Opposition, also hope to win the most seats or at least prevent the Liberals from winning a majority mandate. The New Democratic Party will want to grow their seat count after falling to fourth place in the previous election. The Bloc Quebecois will look to win the most seats in Quebec—something they nearly accomplished two years ago.

The Green Party won a historic three seats in the previous election, but one of those MPs has since left the party. The Green Party also has a new leader, Annamie Paul, who is the only major federal party leader without a seat in Parliament. Elections Canada has your answer: click here and type in your postal code. The Liberals started the campaign with polls suggesting that winning seats—and a majority mandate—was well within reach.

National polling numbers since the start of the campaign have the Conservatives closing the gap. See Canada. The wildfires in B. Housing affordability has grown in importance given soaring house prices, of late—and not just in Toronto or Vancouver. First past the post—just like every other federal election.

If you forget to bring your own mask, there will be masks available at the polling station. This does not apply to Yukon and Nunavut, which do not require residents to wear masks indoors. All poll workers will be wearing masks or face shields, and surfaces will be regularly wiped down. Polling stations will also have plexiglass barriers, single-use pencils, hand sanitizing stations and physical distancing.

If you develop symptoms of COVID on election day, you should ask your local public health authority on what to do. Go to election. Race remains very close between Liberals and Conservatives on eve of 44th federal election: Nanos. Liberal push to make election a referendum on pandemic only partly successful. Singh vows to fight for people even if there's a 'Groundhog Day' minority government.

Election primer: Everything you need to know before you vote. Election day Questions and answers about the voting process. Federal Election 27 ridings to watch and why they're important.

Federal election platform guide: Where do the parties stand? How to follow along with CTV News' special election coverage. Stay on top of what's happening on the Hill with Rachel Aiello's updates on the minority Parliament when it's in session. Correction: This story has been updated to remove an editor's note. Refuse to wear a mask? You will be turned away from voting in some provinces, Elections Canada warns.

Nearly 5. Anyone in line when polls close will be able to vote, Elections Canada says. List of ID accepted by Elections Canada.