The first results will come in just after 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time, when voting hours end in the four Atlantic provinces, accounting for a little less than 10% of the seats in play. The vast majority of results will be released at 9:30 p.

Millions in Canada and abroad are closely watching the high-stakes federal election between Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. With polls closing at different times across time zones,