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Technical Glitches Can't Deter Soaring Canadian Voter Turnout

5/1/2025

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Elections Canada encountered technical glitches on April 28, temporarily hindering voter access, though officials assured there was no security breach. In a remarkable twist, advance voter turnout soared to 7.3 million—a 25% jump from 2021—showing Canadians' eagerness to participate. Voting proceeded smoothly across the country, with preliminary turnout figures set to be unveiled soon.

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Elections Canada encountered technical glitches on April 28, temporarily hindering voter access, though officials assured there was no security breach. In a remarkable twist, advance voter turnout soared to 7.3 million—a 25% jump from 2021—showing Canadians' eagerness to participate. Voting proceeded smoothly across the country, with preliminary turnout figures set to be unveiled soon.