Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill [Video]

Voters are headed to the polls for federal byelections in Manitoba and Quebec today — and the results of these two local contests could have national implications.

One seat, the Winnipeg-area riding of Elmwood-Transcona, has been held by the NDP for most of the last four decades, while the other, Montreal’s LaSalle-Emard-Verdun, has been solidly Liberal.

A victory by any other party in either of these elections would be a major upset and could lead to some soul-searching for the Liberal Party and the NDP, which have been closely aligned in Parliament for more than two years.

In Manitoba, polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. central time. In Quebec, the polls open at 9:30 a.m. and will close at 9:30 p.m. eastern time.

More details on how and where to vote are available on the Elections Canada website.

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