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2 min readLast updated 2026-06-01Beginner levelCanada-wideOfficial-source checked Not every voting day is about choosing a government. Some ask one question — and those can still change real policy.
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June 18, 2026
Not every voting day is about choosing a government. Some ask one question — and those can still change real policy.
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