More than 19.2 million Canadians cast their ballots in the recent federal election, marking a noticeable rise in voter turnout compared to the last vote. Elections Canada says turnout reached over 67 per cent of eligible voters, a clear jump from the 62.6 per cent recorded in the previous federal election.
While the increase is encouraging, the turnout did not surpass the historic high of 79.4 per cent set in March 1958. However, with some ballots still being counted, the final numbers could edge slightly higher.
The Liberals are currently leading with 43.6 per cent of the vote and are projected to hold 168 seats. The Conservatives follow closely with 41.4 per cent of the vote and are expected to win 144 seats.
Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois has secured 6.4 per cent of the vote and 23 seats, and the NDP holds 6.3 per cent of the vote with seven seats so far.
Written by: K. Milhomes with files from The Canadian Press