A high turnout for the Russian presidential election was observed among Russian citizens in Canada, according to the Russian Ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov. The ambassador reported that voting proceeded smoothly and without any incidents.
Our citizens voted with evident enthusiasm, creating a festive atmosphere at polling stations in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto, Stepanov noted. He added that ballots are still being counted, so exact turnout figures could not be released yet, but it was already clear that Ottawa and Montreal had set new records for participation.
Ottawa and Montreal previously set attendance records in 2018, and Stepanov stated that Toronto now hosts the largest number of voters, reflecting the citys long-standing role as a major hub for Russian residents in Canada.
In line with past results, Vladimir Putin achieved a strong share of votes when final tallies were completed in Moscow, reaching 85.13 percent after all protocols were processed. The president expressed gratitude to the volunteers and the staff at their election headquarters for their efforts in facilitating the process.
Given these developments, observers note a continued trend of active participation among the Russian diaspora in Canada, with turnout in major centers highlighting strong engagement with the electoral process. The ongoing vote counting will provide more precise figures as results are finalized and reported from Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. Proven by the record turnout in these cities, the Canadian chapters of the Russian community demonstrated a robust commitment to the democratic procedure. This account is compiled from official briefings and statements provided by the Russian Mission in Canada, as attributed to Ambassador Oleg Stepanov.