When Will Canada’s 2025 Election Results Be Announced? Here’s What to Know

Millions of Canadians are heading to the polls today in a high-stakes snap election that could reshape the country’s future. The big question on everyone's mind: when will we know who won the Canadian election? Preliminary results are expected late tonight, Monday, or early Tuesday morning local time, as Elections Canada officials begin counting votes immediately after polls close.

Poll closing times are staggered across the country due to different time zones. The first polls shut at 7:00 p.m. EDT in Newfoundland and Labrador, while the final polls in British Columbia close at 10:00 p.m. EDT. The most decisive batch of results, however, will come around 9:30 p.m. EDT when polls close in Ontario and Quebec—home to nearly 60% of Parliament's seats. If either the Liberals or Conservatives dominate early in the east, we could see a projected winner announced earlier in the night.

However, if the race is tight, Canadians may have to wait a little longer to determine whether a minority or majority government is formed. While most ballots, including record-setting early votes, should be counted tonight, mail-in ballots and military votes could slightly delay final totals. Stay tuned throughout the evening as media outlets like CBC and Elections Canada provide real-time updates.