Vote counting begins in Toronto, Chicoutimi byelections
The three federal byelections are taking place under the shadow of an intensifying trade war with the United States.
Polls have closed in byelections in Toronto, Chicoutimi, and North Vancouver-Capilano. Voters have until 7 p.m. PST to cast their ballots in the third riding. The federal byelections are occurring amid a growing trade dispute with the United States. Elections Canada reports that thousands of Canadians have already voted in advance polls across all three ridings.
In Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Conservative Richard Martel has resigned to serve in the Senate, leaving a tight race to fill his seat. In North Vancouver-Capilano and Beaches-East York, the byelections will replace outgoing former cabinet ministers Jonathan Wilkinson and Nate Erskine-Smith.
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