Preliminary advance poll numbers have been released by Elections Canada.
For the first time, polling stations were open from the 11th to the 14th for twelve hours each day.
Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault says around 4.7 million Canadians cast a ballot.
Voter turnout at advance polls was 29% more than during the 2015 general election. Find out more here: https://t.co/BNdtE3Q0af
– Elections Canada (@ElectionsCan_E) October 15, 2019
That’s a 29 per cent increase from 2015.
He notes these are just preliminary numbers, because not all polls have reported yet.
A breakdown by province, territory and electoral district will also be made available in the near future.
