Federal Election 2025

#OurVoteCounts: Make sure you're ready to vote in the 2025 Federal Election.
#WeAreThe27Percent: Voting is essential for Canadians with disabilities to make their voices heard.
#BetterTheBenefit: Vote for candidates who are going to better the Canada Disability Benefit.

Here’s all you need to know to vote in this federal election!

How To Vote

There are four ways to vote in this election:

Vote on Election Day
Vote at any Elections Canada Office
Vote by Mail
Vote on Advance Polling Days

To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address.

Voting Options

1. Vote on Election Day: Monday April 28

Vote at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, April 28. Polls will be open for 12 hours (hours vary by time zone). To find your polling station, check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service.

2. Vote at any Elections Canada Office: Available from March 23 to April 22.

There are around 500 Elections Canada offices open across the country. Vote at any one of them by April 22, 6 p.m. You will vote using the special ballot process.

They will be open seven days a week:

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.

Learn more about Elections Canada Offices here!

3. Vote by Mail: Deadline to apply is April 22.

How it works:

Step 1: Apply to vote by mail as soon as possible. You can apply online or by contacting any Elections Canada office across the country before April 22, 6 p.m.

Step 2: Elections Canada mails you a voting kit. When you decide on the candidate you want to vote for, write the name of the candidate on your ballot. Learn more about how to find the list of candidates in your riding and how to mark your ballot.

Step 3: Mail your completed ballot back. Your voting kit contains everything you need to return your ballot to Elections Canada, including a prepaid envelope. Follow the instructions in your kit.

Learn more about Voting By Mail here!

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you want to vote by mail, plan early. Deadlines apply, and you must allow enough time for your special ballot voting kit to reach you and for you to return your marked ballot to Elections Canada by election day. Also, once you have applied to vote by mail, you can't change your mind and vote at advance polls or on election day.

4. Vote on Advance Polling Days: April 18-21 for early in-person voting.

Vote at your assigned polling station from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on:

Friday, April 18
Saturday, April 19
Sunday, April 20, or
Monday, April 21

To find your advance polling station, check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service.

Accommodations and Accessibility

Elections Canada ensures accessible voting by offering:

1. Accessible Polling Stations

All polling stations will have either an automatic door opener or an election worker at the door to provide assistance. To find out how accessible your assigned polling station is:

check your Voter Information Card;
Enter your postal code into the Voter Information Service box; or
call at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY).

If your polling station doesn't meet your accessibility needs, call at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) to be transferred to an accessible polling station.

2. Voting Assistance Tools and Services

Elections Canada offers a series of voting tools and services at polling stations. This includes large print ballots, braille templates; assistance from election workers or personal support; information in braille, large print, audio, and electronic formats.

3. ASL Informational Videos

Election Canada also has ASL informational videos available with open captioning and transcripts:

Key Election Dates

March 23:

Elections Canada offices open nationwide. Vote early by special ballot at any office until April 22, 6 p.m. Find the Elections Canada office nearest you.

April 9:

Find candidates running in your riding using the Voter Information Service.

April 11:

Haven't received your voter information card or noticed incorrect information? Use the Online Voter Registration Service to check your registration, register or update your address, or call at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) for assistance.

April 13-16:

Vote on Campus available (9am-9pm). Check the list of participating campuses to find the one nearest you.

April 14:

Guide to the Federal Election mailed to all households. You can access other languages here.

April 16:

Incarcerated electors can vote at the place where they are serving their sentence.

April 18-21:

Advance polling stations open for four days (9 a.m.–9 p.m.). Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station.

April 20-22:

Special ballot voting is offered in acute care facilities, such as hospitals.

April 22:

Deadline to apply for mail-in voting (special ballot).
Deadline to vote at any local Elections Canada office (by 6pm).
Deadline to request sign language interpretation services. Call 1-800-463-6868 / TTY: 1-800-361-8935.
Deadline to request home visit (if you qualify). Call 1-800-463-6868 / TTY: 1-800-361-8935.

April 28:

Election Day! Bring accepted ID. If you haven't registered yet, you can do so at your assigned polling station. Check your voter information card or use the online Voter Information Service to find your assigned polling station.

See full list of key dates here.

Go Beyond Voting - Become a Community Advocate!

If you’re passionate about advocating for the rights and well-being of Canadians with disabilities, consider becoming a Community Advocate.

Our Better The Benefit campaign aims to ensure that the Canada Disability Benefit truly lifts people with disabilities out of poverty. As a community advocate, you can:

Engage with local candidates
Raise awareness about the importance of the Canada Disability Benefit

Access resources and training to effectively advocate for change here!

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Together, let's make our voices heard!