Polling opened on 7 October and is expected to continue until 9 October, when voting will close and ballots will be counted.
The election will determine the make-up of the next parliament and ultimately who will form Canada’s next government.
Results are expected to be announced on 9 October after polling stations close and counting gets under way.
With five political parties contesting the election, alongside several independent candidates, here’s what you need to know about those seeking office.
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada, led by MP Jamieqrz, is a centre-left party and one of the main groups contesting the election.
The party has positioned itself as a prominent critic of the current Canadian government and will be seeking to increase its representation in parliament.
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada is a centre-right party led by OrbitSolar, who currently serves as Canada’s deputy prime minister.
The Conservatives are seeking to secure enough parliamentary support to play a leading role in the formation of the country’s next government.
New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is a left-wing party led by Canada’s current prime minister, DerbyMonroe.
As the party of the incumbent prime minister, the NDP enters the election seeking to retain its position in government and secure a renewed mandate from voters.
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada is a centre-right party led by MP CarlEmilMannerheim.
The Progressive Conservatives have been outspoken critics of the Liberal Party and will be looking to strengthen their representation in parliament as voters head to the polls.
The New Right
The New Right is a centre-right party led by Desiraeral.
Although Desiraeral is not currently a member of parliament, they have previously served as Canada’s deputy prime minister and minister of immigration.
The party will be seeking to translate that previous government experience into support at the ballot box.
Who are the independent candidates?
Three independent candidates have also registered to contest seats in the election:
- Aeroceon — Gatineau
- Maxence5213 — Quebec
- Verg_green — Edmonton
What happens next?
Voting will continue until 9 October, when polling stations are due to close.
Votes will then be counted, with results determining which candidates have been elected to parliament and the balance of power between the country’s political parties.
Attention will then turn to which party is able to command sufficient support to form Canada’s next government.
BBC News will bring you the latest developments and results as they are announced.