It's voting day! Here's what British Columbians need know about the federal election
CBC
After a snap election was called on Aug. 15, Canadians will finish voting today to elect a new federal government.
Up for grabs in the 44th general election are 338 seats in the House of Commons, 42 of which are in B.C.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is trying to win back a majority government that he captured in the 2015 election. In the 2019 election, Trudeau and his party lost their majority and the popular vote, but still had enough seats to form a minority government with the Conservative Party as Opposition.
By virtue of being cast in the western-most time zone in Canada, B.C. votes are the last to be counted on election night and often influence the final make-up of the House of Commons.
Millions of Canadians have already voted in advance polls, or by mailing in their ballot.
Here's what you need to know in B.C. on election day.
If you're a Canadian citizen who is 18 or older, you can vote in this election.
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