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Number of Votes at Advance Polls Up #elxn43
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According to Elections Canada, over two million Canadians cast ballots in the advance polls as of Saturday.
That number is a 25 per cent increase from the 2015 federal election.
Advance polls were open until 9:00 pm on Monday.
The number of ballots cast at universities are also up.
The election takes place on Monday, October 21.