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Media | How to use CBC News digital election tools

Caption: This is your cheat sheet for using CBC News online tools to help you follow and understand the federal election.

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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.

Media Video | Voting in the Canadian federal election, explained

Caption: 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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What is Carney’s policy on pipelines?

Will the U.S.-China tariff war drive up online shopping prices for Canadians?

What happens if NDP leader Jagmeet Singh loses his seat?

What do we know so far about Poilievre’s environmental plan?

Will there be a national unity crisis if Conservatives lose?

Answering your questions on auto tariffs and candidates' financial holdings

Media Video | CBC News : How CBC News is fact-checking the federal election

Caption: 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?

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

Will there be tariffs on cars built in Mexico?

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?

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

Media Video | What you need to know about ID when voting

Caption: 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?

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

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

Where are the 5 new ridings located?

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

How soon can someone vote before election day?

Media Video | CBC News : How to look up candidates in your riding this federal election

Caption: 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?

Why is the Bloc Québécois a federal party?

Can you vote by email?

Are all accredited parties itemized on each ballot?

Do Liberals have enough candidates to compete in every riding?

What was the voter turnout in the last federal election?

Your voices heard:

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

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

Caption: 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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Health care, retirement age top of mind, says undecided voter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caption: 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

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