Canada Election 2025: Where and how to vote on polling day
Canada’s 2025 federal election is one of the most competitive in years, and each vote may be counted.
Tomorrow, with the election on April 28, it is necessary that all eligible voters should be informed about where and how they can vote. Whether you are the first time voter or experienced participant, it is important to ensure that you are required to listen to your voice in this important election and your designated polling station location.
Here Canadian people need to know that their voice is heard.
Where do Canadian vote?
Searching for your polling station is really easy:
- Look for yourself
Voter information card Which has come to your mailbox about three weeks before the election day. - Lost it or not received a one? No problem – Type your postal code in voter information service.
- Still uncertain? Phone Election Canada directly at 1-800-463-6868 (or 1-800-361-8935 for TTY service.
Important: You need to vote at your assigned polling station, you can’t just show in any voting center.
Can a Canadian vote before the election day?
No, initial voting and other options are closed. On April 28, your only opportunity is to vote personally at your polling place if you have not yet voted.
Who is eligible to vote in Canada?
To vote in the federal election in Canada, you need:
- Become a Canadian citizen
- 18 years of age on election day
- Establish your identity and address
Funny facts: If you are celebrating your 18th birthday on 28 April, you are set! If you are currently 17 then you can vote.
What ID does Canadian people need?
There are three ways to show who you are:
- Option 1: Present a photo ID issued by a government with your name and current address (such as your driver’s license).
- Option 2: No photo ID? Bring two pieces of ID, one of which you know (eg, a health card and a utility bill).
- Option 3: No ID? No problem (type). Another registered voter in your ride can “Wach” for you – but they need a valid ID.
A Canadian did not get a voter card. What now?
If your voter information card was not distributed, this can happen because you have recently changed the address or your information is old.
What to do:
- Update your address or registration information in elections
- Take your ID to your polling station – you can still vote without a card.
Tip: There is a national register of electoral in Canada. If you have voted before, then you are already likely to it-but double-checking never hurts!
Special circumstances
- Canadian force: If you are a member of the armed forces, vote at the local polling station assigned to you, like everyone. Your voter information card will inform you where.
- Prisoner: Voting took place on 16 April within corrective facilities. If you cannot make it, you will not be able to vote now.
Ballot selfie?
No way. It is against the law to share a marked ballot (even your) or on social media – vote privacy is important!
Ground level:
- Find out where your polling station is.
- Bring the right ID.
- Vote on Monday, 28 April.
- have your say!
