Polling stations have opened across Canada today as voters head to the ballot box in a snap federal election set to determine the country's next prime minister.
The election comes just six weeks after Mark Carney took office, succeeding fellow Liberal Justin Trudeau. Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, now leads the Liberal Party, which has held power for the past decade.
Challenging him is Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, who has positioned his campaign around economic issues and government accountability.
Originally anticipated to be a referendum on ten years of Liberal leadership, the campaign has shifted focus in its final weeks. According to our live coverage editor Jenna Moon, the defining question for many voters now is which candidate is best equipped to handle the growing influence of Donald Trump and the renewed threat of U.S. tariffs.
The election atmosphere has also been marred by tragedy. Over the weekend, a vehicle was driven into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, killing at least 11 people, including a five-year-old girl. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
As Canadians cast their ballots, the outcome could reshape the country’s political landscape and redefine its stance on trade, leadership, and relations with the United States.