Long lines at polling stations as Canadians turn up for advance voting [Video]

Canadians are reporting long lines as polling stations open for advance voting Friday.

Advance polls are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. nationwide Friday through Monday, with election day set for April 28. 

Some voters at polling stations across the country told CBC News early Friday they were waiting upwards of an hour to cast their ballots. 

“I vote all the time and I’ve never had to wait for very long, normally. This is going to be an hour apparently,” said James Knight, who was voting at Ottawa City Hall.

Knight said he believed the long wait was due to people’s enthusiasm to cast their ballots, rather than any disorganization on the part of Elections Canada.

“They’re tuned into the election. It’s a big deal for Canada, what’s going on. So I think they may have decided to turn out early and often.”

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