Diverse Voting Perspectives Stir Election Discourse

April 27, 2025, 5:20 am

As the election nears its climax, a trio of pieces reveals a fascinating spectrum of voter sentiment. One article wryly criticizes the act of voting amid political disillusionment, while thoughtful letters and on-the-street interviews capture a mix of cynicism and reflective commitment to civic duty.

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ledevoir.com / Où, quand et comment aller voter ?

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torontosun.com / Looking to vote on election day? Here’s everything you need

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torontosun.com / THE LATEST: Conservative infighting continues to flare up as campaign winds down

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theglobeandmail.com / How Indigenous groups have been working to get the vote out ahead of the federal election

First Nation Rock the Vote campaigns, as well as compiling voting resources in Indigenous languages, are some of the efforts that have been unfolding during the five-week campaign

torontosun.com / Five of the GTA’s largest homebuilders endorse Tories

ARISTA, DECO, Fieldgate, OPUS Homes and Paradise Developments are all backing the Poilievre Conservatives

calgaryherald.com / Calgary voters head to the polls Monday: What you need to know

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ottawacitizen.com / Long ballot, lines in Carleton cause accessibility issues at polling station

Ninety-one candidates are on the ballot in Carleton this federal election, part of the Longest Ballot protest that targeted the riding.

cbc.ca / Is the race narrowing in Poilievre's own riding? Here's what residents think

As reports emerge of a tightening race in Pierre Poilievre's Ottawa-area riding, Liberal and Conservative supporters are confident of their respective candidate's chances of winning.

ledevoir.com / Un dernier jour de campagne bloquiste pour bloquer «un mandat trop fort» des libéraux

Le chef du Bloc, Yves-François Blanchet, effectue un dernier sprint électoral, dimanche.

globalnews.ca / Liberals hold four-point lead over Conservatives heading into Monday’s vote: Ipsos

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cp24.com/ / What is the ‘alternation’ theory and will Ontario continue the trend on election day? - CP24

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torontosun.com / LILLEY UNLEASHED: Federal Canadian polls are tightening as campaign nears end

WATCH: As the federal election nears the end, Sun political columnist Brian Lilley asks Jeff Ballingall of Mobilize Media, are we fumbling towards a Liberal majority? What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to...

nationalpost.com / Opinion: This is an existential election for Jewish Canadians

Our future in this country hinges on choosing leadership willing to act decisively against rising hate

nationalpost.com / Anthony Furey: Canada is in decline — a vote for Carney will ensure we stay that way

Poilievre on the other hand is deeply committed to building a better future and deeply committed to Canada

thestar.com / Canada federal election 2025: Where the leaders are on Sunday, April 27

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thestar.com / 'Opportunity in this country': Immigrant MP candidates push for a new Canadian dream

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lapresse.ca / Votez !

Vous n’irez pas voter. C’est votre droit. Vous trouvez que ça ne donne rien. Que tous les politiciens sont corrompus. Que ce soit Pierre, Jean, Mark, ça ne va rien changer. Et puis, lundi, vous êtes occupé. Vous ne voulez surtout pas vous sentir jugé. Vous n’irez pas voter. C’est votre...

nationalpost.com / Letters: Dear boomers — an election plea from generation X

As the election heads down the home stretch, readers share their thoughts on the leaders and the issues, plus the Pope's death and U.K.'s ruling on women, in letters to the editor

ottawacitizen.com / 10 Ottawa residents explain how they think about voting

Citizen voters take a thoughtful and varied approach to casting a ballot.


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