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Casting your ballot: Edmonton's election issues

This is Edmonton podcast explores some of the issues federal candidates are hearing as they door knock in their ridings.

This is Edmonton podcast hears the issues candidates are hearing at the doorsteps

A bright yellow Elections Canada voting sign is on the right side of the image. On the left is a man and woman walking to vote.
People make their way to and from an advance polling station in Ottawa, on Friday, April 18, 2025. Advance polls opened Friday for voters to cast their ballot in the federal election ahead of the April 28 official election day. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press)

In less than a week, Edmontonians will cast their ballots in the federal election. It's been a national campaign like no other, especially as our country faces tariff threats from the United States. But what other issues are Edmontonians thinking about? 

In less than a week, Edmontonians will cast their ballots in the federal election. It’s been a national campaign like no other, especially as our country faces tariff threats from the United States. But what other issues are Edmontonians thinking about? Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with CBC reporter Madeleine Cummings, who has been covering Edmonton’s election issues. We also hear from a panel of young, first time voters.

Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with CBC reporter Madeleine Cummings, who has been covering Edmonton's election issues and visited a new riding on the city's north side. Plus, a panel of young, first-time voters share how they're approaching their first federal election. 

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