Canadians will vote for a candidate from one of the political parties in their federal “riding,” or district. Whichever candidate gets the most votes in a riding will become a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons, and the party with the most MPs wins the election.

Carney, Poilievre face off as Trump’s shadow looms Canadians are taking to the polls to cast their votes in an election dominated by United States tariffs and high costs of living. Liberal Party leader Mark Carney,

In their backgrounds and political styles, Canadian election front-runners Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre are a study in contrasts.