Polls in Canada opened today for the federal election.
According to foreign media, polling stations opened at 8:30 a.m. in Newfoundland and parts of Labrador, and later opened in other parts of the country.
Of course, some have already chosen to vote by mail or through polling stations in advance, writes A2 CNN. But the majority of Canadians will vote today.
In Canadian elections, voters do not directly vote for a prime minister, but they choose between political parties.
Here is a brief summary of the main parties:
Liberals - a center-left party that has been in power for most of Canada's recent history. It is progressive on some social issues, such as abortion and LGBT rights, but is also supportive of free markets.
The Conservatives - the other major player in Canadian politics - are led by Pierre Poilievre. They represent low taxes and government regulation of the economy.
They have mirrored other right-wing parties around the world in their stance, speaking out against "smart" agendas and calling for a reduction in immigration.
New Democratic Party - sits slightly to the left of the Liberals and advocates a social democratic society with some government regulation of the economy.
The party holds progressive positions on social issues, such as immigration and the environment.
Bloc Québécois - a Quebec sovereigntist party that only runs candidates in the French-speaking province.
The Green Party - holds the fifth largest number of seats in the House of Commons. They focus on advocating for a fairer future for all and protecting the climate. (A2 Televizion)
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