First polls close in Canadian election that experts say is too close to call

A sign directs voters to a polling station for the federal election in Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 21, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The first polls in what looks to be a tightly contested Canadian election closed at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) on Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to a schedule issued by Elections Canada.

The province accounts for seven of the 338 seats in the House of Commons. The Liberals of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who are seeking re-election, won all seven in the 2015 election that brought the party to power.