BC saw a 35.7% increase in advance voting when compared to the last federal election in 2021.
According to Elections Canada, 1,104,151 people in our province cast an early ballot this year, up from the 813,126 mark four years earlier.’
After four days of advanced Voting in Cariboo-Prince George — 12,380 voters unofficially took advantage of the opportunity in Vanderhoof, Prince George, Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House.
That equates to 13.37% of the 92,577 eligible voters in the riding.
Official advanced numbers for Cariboo-PG and Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies are slated to be released tomorrow (Thursday).
Nationwide, 7.3 million electors voted at advance polls this year—a 25% increase from the 5.8 million in 2021.
In addition, more than 7,000 schools across the country, including 16 in Prince George, are taking part in Student Vote Canada’s election program.
With Canadians heading to the polls in the federal election on Monday, nearly a million students will be doing the same.
Officials say the program brings democracy to life in classrooms, giving students the chance to explore the parties and platforms, debate issues, and cast ballots for the actual candidates running in their local ridings.
They say it offers a unique snapshot of the priorities and perspectives of Canada’s next generation.
Results of the student vote will be released after official polls close on election day.
The list of PG schools taking part include:
- Springwood Elementary School
- D.P. Todd Secondary School
- Cedars Christian School
- Glenview Elementary
- Blackburn Elementary
- Sacred Heart School
- Zion Lutheran Christian School
- Ecole Franco-Nord
- Pinewood Elementary
- Hart Highlands Elementary
- Peden Hill Elementary
- Immaculate Conception School
- Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary
- St. Marys School
- District Learner Supports
- Heritage Elementary
Lastly, BC Transit is offering free service on Election Night, which is Monday (April 28th).
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