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The 2025 Federal Election campaign is underway, and navigating the internet for accurate voting information can be challenging. We can help.Â
Each section below is a question with a link to a reliable answer.
What is a Federal Election?
In a federal general election, you can vote for the registered party or person you want to represent you in the House of Commons. The candidate who receives the most votes in their riding, opens a new window becomes the Member of Parliament (MP) and represents the riding in the House of Commons. The political party that has the most MPs usually forms the government. The leader of that party normally becomes the Prime Minister. Learn more about how an election works, opens a new window.
Quick Info
- Voter information line: 1-800-463-6868 / TTY 1-800-361-8935
- Elections Canada Contact Us Form, opens a new window
- Online resource: elections.ca, opens a new window
- Online voter registration service, opens a new window
- Use this service to:
- Check if you're registered to vote
- Update the address on your voter registration
- Register to vote
- Apply to vote by mail (you will be required to upload proof of identity and address)
- Use this service to:
Key Dates
- March 23 - April 22: Vote early at any Elections Canada office across the country
- April 18-21: Advance Polling Days
- April 22: Vote by Mail Application Deadline
- April 28: Election Day!
Eligibility
To vote, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen
- be at least 18 years old on election day
- prove your identity and address
Visit elections.ca to know what ID is accepted, opens a new window
Common Questions
I'm a student from away—where do I vote?
I don't have an ID on the list—can I vote?
I know someone who is incarcerated—can they vote?
I don't have a permanent address—can I vote?
I'm a student from away—where do I vote?
I don't have an ID on the list—can I vote?
I know someone who is incarcerated—can they vote?
I don't have a permanent address—can I vote?
How Can I Vote?
Find out where to vote here., opens a new window
You can vote at several places in person or by mail from wherever you are.
In person
- At any Elections Canada office, opens a new window by April 22, 6:00PM.
- In your riding at your assigned advance polling station, opens a new window from 9:00AM-9:00PM on April 18, 19, 20 or 21.
- In your riding at your assigned polling station, opens a new window on election day, April 28.
By mail
If you will be away from your riding during advance and election day polls, you can vote by mail, opens a new window. Voting by mail is also available to Canadians living abroad.
Deadlines apply. To get your voting kit, apply to vote by mail by April 22, 6:00PM. Make sure we receive your completed ballot by election day on April 28. Check the instructions in your voting kit for details.
Once you apply to vote by mail, you can't change your mind and vote at advance polls or on election day.
How do I get on the Voters List?
Check to see if you're already registered to vote by using the Elections Canada Online Voter Registration Service, opens a new window. If you're not, here are a few options for you to consider:
Register before you go to vote
- Through the Online Voter Registration Service by April 22.
- In person at your local Elections Canada office by April 22.
Register when you go to vote
- At your assigned polling station on election day.
- At your assigned polling station on advance polling days.
- At any Elections Canada office across the country, by April 22.
Preparing to Vote
Who are the candidates in my district?
I need assistance to vote. What are my options?
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Know Your Vote is a purpose-driven project to bring accessible election information to community members who live in the electoral districts of the 14 branches of Halifax Public Libraries. We are committed to ensuring no candidate in the 2025 federal election is provided with an unfair advantage through this project. If you suspect the information on this page to be inaccurate, you can connect with the Library by emailing librarymarketing@halifaxlibrary.ca. To clarify or verify information, please contact Elections Canada.