People were filing in and out of a Preston polling station Monday afternoon on the final day of advance voting for the federal election.
For Jan Hook, she’s looking ahead.
“I think being the age that I’m at, thinking about what the future’s going to be for my great grandchildren,” Hook told CTV News before going in to vote.
She said it’s more important than ever to exercise your right to vote.
“The world seems to be going downhill in so many ways that it’s important that we try and get things right and get things done,” Hook said.
Elections Canada reported record breaking numbers on Friday, the first day of advance polls.
“2 million people voted compared to 1.2 million who voted on the first day advance polls in the last federal election in 2021. And we don’t have numbers yet, but it also looks like Saturday and Sunday were quite busy, too,” said Dugald Maudsley, from Elections Canada.
Some people said advance polls were more convenient for them.
“I came out because I’d probably be busy on Monday,” said Brian Whipple from Preston.
Some Preston residents said the trade war is the biggest issue they have in mind when figuring out who to vote for.
“I want somebody who’s not going to escalate all the tension that we’re feeling anymore,” said Sandra Reyn, a Preston resident. “He makes me feel like there’s hope for dealing with the border.”
Regardless of which side you go for, it’s important to cast your ballot.
“If you don’t vote, you can’t complain about who gets it. And that’s your civic duty,” said another voter.
Voters can also cast a ballot by mail, but they must apply for it before April 22 at 6 p.m.
