The Carleton riding, represented by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, recorded the highest number of advance votes in Canada during the recent federal election. Nearly 44,000 votes were cast, exceeding 40% of the riding's registered voters.
Other ridings with high advance voting numbers included:
This high turnout in Carleton comes amidst reports suggesting Poilievre might face challenges in retaining his seat, and the riding has seen a record number of candidates registered for the election.
The overall advance voting numbers across Canada reached a record high of approximately 7.3 million, representing a 25% increase from the 2021 election.