The results of the 2025 Canadian federal election, which was held on April 28, 2025, are expected to begin coming in late on the night of the election. Polls close at different times across time zones, with the earliest results from Atlantic provinces around 7-7:30 p.m. Eastern Time and the majority of results coming in at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time when most polls close, including in Ontario and Quebec. Preliminary results typically start to be available that night, but full and validated results may take until the next day or several days later to finalize due to the manual counting process and the inclusion of advance, mail-in, and special ballots. Elections Canada posts preliminary results as soon as the counts are ready and updates continuously. It usually takes 2-3 days after election night to officially validate and declare the final results. Official detailed voting results with full breakdowns and analysis may take about six months to produce. In summary:
- Preliminary results start late on election night (April 28, 2025).
- Most results available by early morning the next day (April 29).
- Official validation within a few days after election night.
- Detailed official results with breakdowns take about six months to finalize.
This timeline is due to manual counting at each polling station and the counting of advance and special ballots at local and central locations, ensuring accuracy and integrity in the results.
