Canada Election 2025: Polls Close in Eastern Outpost Newfoundland and Labrador

Ottawa [ Canada ], April 29 (ANI): The voting in Canada 's 2025 federal election have officially closed in the easternmost province of Newfoundland and Labrador , Al Jazeera reported.

The outcomes from the province should be announced soon, offering the initial insight into the contours of the competition.

Next, polls closed in the Atlantic provinces--Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island at 8:30 pm Atlantic Time (23:30 GMT). Voters in the more populous provinces of Ontario and Quebec, along with Alberta, still have about two more hours before their polls close, leaving much of the national picture to unfold, as per Al Jazeera.

In the lead-up to election On that day, polls indicated a tight contest between the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party.

Based on CBC’s tracker, the Liberals were leading in polls at almost 43 percent, with the Conservatives close behind at slightly more than 39 percent. The New Democratic Party (NDP) held the third position with approximately 9 percent support, followed by the Bloc Québécois at 6 percent.

Based on reports from Al Jazeera, this election indicates a notable shift in leadership for the Liberal party. In March, Mark Carne was chosen as Trudeau's replacement for leadership of the Liberal Party. Despite positioning himself as a political outsider, Carney, who is an economist and formerly a central bank leader, had previously worked as an advisor to the Liberal Party during Trudeau's tenure.

On the opposite side, the Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre ,a seasoned parliamentarian, capitalized on widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau and the Liberals by addressing their stances on living costs, immigration policies, and contentious cultural matters.

The following are the start and end times for each area as specified by Elections. Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador Time: 8:30 PM (23:00 GMT)

Atlantic Time: 8:30 PM (23:30 GMT)

Eastern Time: 9:30 PM (01:30 GMT)

Central Time*: 8:30 PM (01:30 GMT)

Mountain Time*: 7:30 pm (01:30 GMT)

Pacific Standard Time: 7:00 PM (02:00 GMT)

In Saskatchewan, which encompasses two time zones, polling stations will close at 7:30 pm.

Now, it's time for voters to determine if they should approve the interim Prime Minister. Mark Carne There should be a complete four-year term or allow the Conservative Party an opportunity after over nine years of governance by the Liberal Party. (ANI)