It’s Ontario’s election day.
After a month of handshakes, announcements and rallies, Ontario residents will have the opportunity to vote for their next provincial government on Thursday.
Here’s what you need to know:
WHERE ARE THE LEADERS?
The latest Nanos poll, conducted for CTV News and CP24, shows that the progressive Conservatives, led by Doug Ford, are leading with 38.8 percent support among determined voters. Computers consistently take the lead in weekly surveys, with just under 37% of respondents saying they prefer Ford as prime minister.
The real battle will be for the role of the official opposition, as the Liberals and the NDP are only 1.6 percentage points apart. As such, voters are likely to be bombarded by calls for strategic voting, but experts warn that it is almost impossible to succeed.
For more information on the latest survey, click here.
Healthcare and rising living costs continue to be the leading election issues for voters, according to a separate Nanos study.
WHEN CAN I VOTE?
Polling stations will be open throughout the province between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Voters must carry an official identification form along with their registration cards (or two identity documents) with them at their designated polling station.
Residents are encouraged to give themselves enough time to vote, as there is at least one ride with significantly fewer polling stations than during the last provincial elections. The Ontario election confirmed that there were only 29 stations in Toronto’s Fort Spadina, compared to 116 in 2018.
Polling stations were also significantly reduced during the last federal election due to the COVID-19 protocols, which caused long queues and much disappointment.
For more information on what it takes to vote, click here.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE ELECTION RESULTS?
CTVNewsToronto.ca will have the results of the live election, which begins immediately after the election closes on Thursday.
The election card will break all 124 Ontario rides and allow residents to search their zip code to find out who won in their area.
The special edition of CTV Ontario Election 2022 will be broadcast at 19:00 on CTV News Channel, CP24 and BNN Bloomberg, presenting you with the latest news from the party headquarters and remarkable riding.
The special will also be broadcast live on CTVNewsToronto.ca and the CTV News app.
HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CANDIDATES AND QUESTIONS?
Are you still an undecided voter? There is still time to learn about candidates and election issues.
CTV News’ polling station has a breakdown of what each party promises, as well as profiles of three of the four main leaders of political parties. The fourth leader refused to participate.
If you don’t have time to read the platforms, listen to one or two episodes from the Ballot Box on the way to the election. The podcast is your one-stop shop for election news, divided into digestible 20-minute episodes.
There are also 11 remarkable races in Ontario with races that are sure to give either surprising results or a tough race.
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