Canada will elect a new government on Monday, April 28. Millions of Canadians will cast their ballots and choose their new federal government on April 28. The elections were called after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down from his party and government posts earlier this year.

Here is a quick breakdown of how Canada’s elections work: Voters cast their ballots at polling stations in their local cities and towns. Some vote early in advance polls, but most show up on the day of the election. On the ballot are the names of candidates running for each federal party in that area - known as a ‘riding’.