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CBC News is tackling your questions about the federal election and listening to what issues matter to you most. You can email ask@cbc.ca to have your voice heard this election. 

Your questions answered:

Many have you have reached out to us with great questions about voting, campaign promises and the issues that matter to you.

Here is some of what we have answered so far.

Voting in the Canadian federal election, explained

13 days ago

Duration 2:40

CBC’s Avneet Dhillon breaks down everything you need to know about voting in the Canadian federal election — how to vote early, voting by mail and more. Have other questions? Email us: ask@cbc.ca.

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  Will there be a national unity crisis if Conservatives lose?

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  Answering your questions on auto tariffs and candidates' financial holdings

How CBC News is fact-checking the federal election

20 days ago

Duration 1:28

CBC News is in federal election mode and our fact-checking team is digging through candidate, party and policy claims that may or may not be true. The team's senior producer explains how our system works.

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  Won’t retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. cost Canadians more money?

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  Why isn’t Canada adding tariffs to goods critical to the U.S.?

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  Will there be tariffs on cars built in Mexico?

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  Can the Bloc leader be PM? And what's with the long ballot in Carleton?

• What does 'middle class' mean in Canada, and who does it leave behind?

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  What’s the difference between Liberals, Conservatives waiving GST on new homes?

What you need to know about ID when voting

13 days ago

Duration 0:26

When voting in Canada's federal election, you'll need to prove your identity and address. CBC's Avneet Dhillon breaks down your ID options.

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  Why are federal elections on a Monday?

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  Can I vote if I’m living in the U.S. on a work visa?

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  Can I vote if I have travelled to a different province?

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  Where are the 5 new ridings located?

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  How do you vote if you are overseas during the election?

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  How soon can someone vote before election day?

How to look up candidates in your riding this federal election

6 days ago

Duration 0:41

Canadians will vote for their local member of Parliament in the upcoming federal election. Here’s how to look up the full list of candidates who are running in your riding.

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  When does the new government take effect after the election?

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  Why is the Bloc Québécois a federal party?

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  Can you vote by email?

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  Are all accredited parties itemized on each ballot?

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  Do Liberals have enough candidates to compete in every riding?

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  What was the voter turnout in the last federal election?

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We asked you to share your stories and how this election will affect you.

‘Not hearing a coherent message,’ from leaders: undecided voter

20 days ago

Duration 7:14

Callum La Roi is a first-time, undecided voter who said he’s unsure who will win his vote in the federal election and wants to see politicians “be positive about what Canada is” during a time of heightened nationalism.

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  Why this undecided voter wants an increase in GIS threshold

• These new Canadians are voting in a federal election for the 1st time — and it's all about Trump

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  Why she's voting 'to keep Conservatives out,': undecided voter

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  Canada needs to be ‘self-reliant and competitive,’ says undecided voter

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  Why one undecided voter says 'health-care reform' is her priority this election

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  'Tell me how we're going to get through,' undecided voter urges party leaders

Why you told us the federal election feels like a big deal

4 days ago

Duration 2:11

From a shaky economy to constant threats from U.S. President Donald Trump — many of you told us a lot is at stake in this federal election. Any more questions about the vote? Email us: ask@cbc.ca