27 Apr 2025

Canada Elections 2025: Is early voting muddying the waters?

From Sunday Morning, 11:50 am on 27 April 2025

On 28 April, Canadian voters weigh up who will lead their county amid an ongoing trade war with the US and repeated comments from President Donald Trump about making Canada the 51st US state.  

With less than one week to go before their election day, Canadians are voting early in record numbers – but what does this mean for pollsters and predictions?  

We’re joined by Ashleigh Stewart, a journalist from New Zealand now living in Toronto, for the latest. 

EDMONTON, CANADA – APRIL 20:
An Elections Canada signs are visible in front of one of the polling stations in the Edmonton Gateway riding district, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on April 20, 2025.
Advance voting for the 45th Canadian General Election takes place from April 18–21 across the country, including through the Easter long weekend. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto) (Photo by Artur Widak / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Photo: ARTUR WIDAK