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GameStop Canada to be rebranded EB Games after acquisition by Quebec toymaker

GameStop Canada says it has been acquired by French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault from the video game retailer's struggling parent company.

What happens to Poilievre? What happens to the NDP? Your election questions answered

Ater a five-week sprint campaign, Canadians chose to elect a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney. How does Parliament work when there’s a minority government, and what comes next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP? Here’s what you need to know.

Election 2025: Everything you need to know to register to vote and cast your ballot

Here's everything you need to know about how to register to vote and exercise your democratic right.

Politics April 27

4:00

Canadians with disabilities told us they feel ‘forgotten.’ Here’s why

Ask CBC News answers your audience question on what the main federal parties are promising for people living with disabilities.

How does Elections Canada keep your votes secure?

With millions of Canadians gearing up to cast their votes on Monday, here’s a breakdown of the process Elections Canada uses to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Politics April 24

I don't like the candidates — can I cast a protest vote? Answering your voting questions

Thinking of a protest vote? Federal elections don’t work the same as some provincial ones.

Politics April 24

Ask CBC News

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

I messed up — can I get a revote? Your voting questions answered

Can you get a second vote if you mess up your first one? The Ask CBC News team is here to help answer that.

Politics April 20

3:49

What is Carney’s policy on pipelines?

CBC News answers your audience question on what Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s plans are for pipeline projects.

What people with disabilities want to hear from party leaders in this election

With just under two weeks to go until election day, some Canadians with disabilities say they feel forgotten by the federal party leaders.

Politics April 17

2:10

What happens if Mark Carney loses in Nepean, but the Liberal Party wins nationally?

CBC News answers your audience question about what happens to Liberal Leader Mark Carney if he loses in the Ottawa riding of Nepean, but the Liberal Party wins nationally.

6:37

Why this undecided voter wants an increase in GIS threshold

Ron Sauve, a 73-year-old undecided voter from Niagara Falls, Ont., expressed his frustration with the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for low-income seniors and said the parties should focus on increasing its threshold rather than just raising payments.

2:11

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

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

2:38

Can you vote by email?

CBC News answers your audience question about voting by email if you’re travelling outside of Canada.

12:09

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

Ralph Goring of North Saanich, B.C., is a 62-year-old undecided voter who has previously cast his ballot for the Liberals. He says he's wondering how the parties will be able to keep their campaign promises.

7:21

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

Dr. Sarah Giles, a rural ER physician in Kenora, Ont., and an undecided voter, says she's most concerned about federal health-care spending, transfer payments and care for First Nations and Métis people.

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

As Canada’s relationship with the U.S. has destabilized since President Donald Trump took office, many Canadians have been swept up by a wave of patriotism. And for many newly eligible voters, that feeling of belonging in Canada is galvanizing them to head to the ballot box this federal election.

5:37

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

Undecided voter Gan Sharma says none of the party leaders have convinced him how they will make Canada economically competitive in a time of 'extreme, urgent' need.

1:48

Do Liberals have enough candidates to compete in every riding?

CBC News answers your audience question about whether the Liberal Party has enough candidates running in the federal election to fill all of the seats.

5:49

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

Kristen Hislop, 29, is an undecided voter who previously cast her ballot for the NDP, but is considering the Liberals for the federal election. The social work student says she's worried about health care and housing, and wants "a leader who reflects my views on that."

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

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre both promised middle-class tax cuts this week. But the former hallmarks of a middle-class lifestyle — like owning a home or taking annual vacations — are increasingly out of reach for younger adults.

Canada March 31

1:28

How CBC News is fact-checking the federal election

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.

1:30

Are all accredited parties itemized on each ballot?

CBC News answers your audience question about how to be able to vote for the party that best aligns with your interests — if there’s no candidate from that party running in your riding.

1:02

Why are federal elections on a Monday?

CBC News answers your audience question about why federal elections are always scheduled on a Monday.

1:23

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

CBC News answers your audience question about the difference between the Liberals' and Conservatives' plans to axe the GST on new home purchases.

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