Federal leaders’ debate has little impact on Edmontonians at advance polls

Federal leaders’ debate has little impact on Edmontonians at advance polls

April 18, 2025 6:06 pm MST.

Advance polls opened the day after the English Federal Leaders’ Debate – but Edmontonians casting early votes didn’t seem to be impacted by the leaders speeches. Bianca Millions reports.

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