Federal Election Underway #CDNpoli

On Wednesday morning at the request of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Governor General Julie Payette dissolved the 42nd Parliament.

The 43rd federal election puts all 338 ridings in play.

The election will be held on October 21.

Newfound News will be providing updates on the election.

The major party leaders are

• Liberal: Justin Trudeau

• Conservative: Andrew Scheer

• NDP: Jagmeet Singh

• Green: Elizabeth May

• Bloc Québécois: Yves-François Blanchet

• People's Party of Canada: Maxime Bernier