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CBC News is tackling your questions about the federal election and listening to what issues matter to you most. You can email ask@cbc.ca to have your voice heard this election. 

Many have you have reached out to us with great questions about voting, campaign promises and the issues that matter to you.

Here is some of what we have answered so far.

I don't like the candidates — can I cast a protest vote? Answering your voting questions

How does Elections Canada keep your votes secure?

I messed up — can I get a revote? Your voting questions answered

What is Carney’s policy on pipelines?

Will the U.S.-China tariff war drive up online shopping prices for Canadians?

What happens if NDP leader Jagmeet Singh loses his seat?

What do we know so far about Poilievre’s environmental plan?

Will there be a national unity crisis if Conservatives lose?

Won’t retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. cost Canadians more money?

Why isn’t Canada adding tariffs to goods critical to the U.S.?

Will there be tariffs on cars built in Mexico?

Can the Bloc leader be PM? And what's with the long ballot in Carleton?

What does 'middle class' mean in Canada, and who does it leave behind?

What’s the difference between Liberals, Conservatives waiving GST on new homes?

Why are federal elections on a Monday?

Can I vote if I’m living in the U.S. on a work visa?

Can I vote if I have travelled to a different province?

Where are the 5 new ridings located?

How do you vote if you are overseas during the election?

How soon can someone vote before election day?

When does the new government take effect after the election?

Why is the Bloc Québécois a federal party?

Are all accredited parties itemized on each ballot?

Do Liberals have enough candidates to compete in every riding?

What was the voter turnout in the last federal election?

We asked you to share your stories and how this election will affect you.