Voting for parliamentary elections in Canada today, possibility of dramatic change in the country's power:

News Topical,Digital Desk : Canadian voters are set to cast their votes on Monday in a parliamentary election that could bring about a dramatic shift in power in the country.

Over 73 lakh votes were cast in the preliminary polling

Surveys in January indicated that the Conservatives were heading for a certain victory. Later, the Liberal Party began to gain a lead. However, the competition has diminished in recent days. More than 73 lakh votes were cast in the initial voting, which is a record.

Tariff will be an issue in the elections

According to AP, US President Donald Trump can also be an issue in this election. The US President's trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have angered Canadians. This has led to a surge in nationalism, which has helped the Liberal Party change the narrative in the parliamentary elections.

Jean Charest, the former premier of Quebec province, said Trump is the campaign. The key question is who are we going to choose to face Trump. Everything has changed. Elections Canada, the independent agency responsible for conducting federal elections, offers several opportunities for eligible voters to participate.

Tough competition between Prime Minister Carney Poilievre

Canada's election is set to be a close contest between Liberal Party Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. The election, called amid rising tensions with the United States, has already seen a surge in voter turnout.

Votes cast before polling day

Advance voting was open from April 18 to April 21, allowing voters to cast their ballots before general election day. Nearly two million Canadians voted on the first day of advance voting, setting a new record for turnout in a single day.

people voting by mail

Voters can apply to vote by post, known as a "special ballot." Applications for mail-in voting had to be submitted by April 23. So far, more than 7.5 million Canadians have returned their mail-in ballots, up from the 6.6 million who did so in 2021.