It's finally here. Decision day in Canada looms as the 2025 Canadian federal election will reach its conclusion on Monday, April 28.
A record voting turnout is expected as Canadians prepare for an election that could change how things are run for the next four years. With the increased interest, many Canadians will be watching political coverage all day, trying to get up-to-the-minute information on who might become Canada's next Prime Minister.
Whether you’re a political junkie, a concerned voter, or just curious about what’s happening, there are tons of ways to follow the action. From traditional TV broadcasts to online updates, there’s no shortage of options to stay informed.
The Sporting News has you covered on how to watch the 2025 Canadian federal election coverage without cable.
Where to watch Canadian federal election 2025 without cable
- TV: CBC, CTV, Global
- Live stream: CBC Gem, CTVNews.ca, Fubo
Canadians have options when it comes to watching the 2025 Canadian federal election coverage without cable. Most major Canadian networks will offer a stream of their live traditional coverage. Some of those options require you to log in.
For Canadians who've cut the cord and prefer to stay without cable, you can also watch it all unfold on Fubo, as the streaming service will carry CBC's national and Global's local coverage, giving Canadians the most information at their fingertips. Fubo is also commitment-free, so you can cancel at any time.
What time will the 2025 Canadian federal election coverage start?
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
If you're reading this, election day coverage has probably already started on CBC as it kicked off bright and early at 6 a.m. ET.
Starting at 4 p.m. ET, David Cochrane will host Power & Politics with some live specials.
Then, don’t miss Canada Votes: Election Night at 6:30 p.m. ET, where you’ll see Rosemary Barton, Adrienne Arsenault, Ian Hanomansing, Catherine Cullen, and Cochrane all together. That show should take you up until the next Canadian Prime Minister is named.
When will the 2025 Canadian federal election be called?
News outlets, like the CBC, usually announce who’s likely won the election on the night itself, once most of the votes are in. They base their projections on initial counts from Elections Canada, which handles all the federal elections.
Poll closing times are spread out across the country to account for the different time zones. The first polls in Newfoundland and Labrador wrap up at 7:00 p.m. ET, while the last ones in B.C. close at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The majority of polls shut down at 9:30 p.m. ET, especially in Ontario and Quebec. This is likely when we’ll start seeing some big wins or losses for the parties.
If the Conservatives or Liberals score major wins in the east, we might get an election call pretty early in the night. Still, it could take a bit longer to figure out if Canada is going with a minority or majority government.
Complete List of Canadian Prime Ministers
1. Sir John A. Macdonald
July 1, 1867 – November 5, 1873
October 17, 1878 – June 6, 1891
2. Alexander Mackenzie
November 7, 1873 – October 8, 1878
3. Sir John Abbott
June 16, 1891 – November 24, 1892
4. Sir John Thompson
December 5, 1892 – December 12, 1894
5. Sir Mackenzie Bowell
December 21, 1894 – April 27, 1896
6. Sir Charles Tupper
May 1, 1896 – July 8, 1896
7. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
July 11, 1896 – October 6, 1911
8. Sir Robert Borden
October 10, 1911 – July 10, 1920
9. Arthur Meighen
July 10, 1920 – December 29, 1921
June 29, 1926 – September 25, 1926
10. William Lyon Mackenzie King
December 29, 1921 – June 28, 1926
September 25, 1926 – August 7, 1930
October 23, 1935 – November 15, 1948
11. R.B. Bennett
August 7, 1930 – October 23, 1935
12. Louis St. Laurent
November 15, 1948 – June 21, 1957
13. John Diefenbaker
June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963
14. Lester B. Pearson
April 22, 1963 – April 20, 1968
15. Pierre Elliott Trudeau
April 20, 1968 – June 4, 1979
March 3, 1980 – June 30, 1984
16. Joe Clark
June 4, 1979 – March 3, 1980
17. John Turner
June 30, 1984 – September 17, 1984
18. Brian Mulroney
September 17, 1984 – June 25, 1993
19. Kim Campbell
June 25, 1993 – November 4, 1993
20. Jean Chrétien
November 4, 1993 – December 12, 2003
21. Paul Martin
December 12, 2003 – February 6, 2006
22. Stephen Harper
February 6, 2006 – November 4, 2015
23. Justin Trudeau
November 4, 2015 – March 14, 2025
24. Mark Carney
Present (as of March 14, 2025)
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