This article written in french was automatically translated using AI
Elections Canada has released some key data from the 45th Canadian federal general election, which took place on Monday, April 28.
This election saw the Liberal Party of Canada secure a fourth consecutive mandate. Mark Carney’s party won 169 seats, which is not enough for a majority. It leads the Conservative Party of Canada (144), the Bloc Québécois (22), the New Democratic Party (7), and the Green Party of Canada (1).
According to preliminary data from Elections Canada, 19,583,016 Canadians voted in this election, representing a turnout rate of approximately 68.65%. This is the highest rate since 1993.
In comparison, 62.6% of voters cast their ballots in 2021, 67.0% in 2019, and 68.3% in 2015.
An estimated 11,062,539 voters cast their ballots at their polling station on election day or in their long-term care facility. 7,280,975 voters voted in advance polls. 928,311 voters used a special ballot to vote in their riding, while 215,057 voted by special ballot outside their riding. 57,440 voters cast their ballots from abroad using a special ballot.
In total, 16 registered parties supported candidates, and 1,959 candidates were confirmed.
In the months following the election, Elections Canada will release the exact figures in the official election results report and will publish additional official reports.
“I want to thank the approximately 230,000 people who contributed to the smooth running of the election. Whether voters cast their ballots on election day, in advance polls, or by special ballot, election workers were there to serve them and to uphold the integrity and secrecy of the vote,” said Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
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