Canada’s 2025 federal election: Here’s how you can vote

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Now that the writ has dropped, Canada has taken part in the polls and voters have the opportunity to participate in what could be a fierce federal election.

Canada is divided into 338 rides, each of which elects one member of Parliament (MP). Each voter on the ride votes on their preferred candidate.

This is how to vote in federal elections.

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Who is eligible to vote in the election?

To vote in the federal election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day and be able to prove your identity and address.

There are three ways to prove your identity.

• Shows a photo ID issued by the Canadian government, federal, provincial or local (or an agency of that government) that has your photo, name and address (e.g., a driver’s license).
• Shows two IDs with your name, one of which also has your address, such as a provincial health card and a utility bill.
• If you do not have the above, you can declare your identity and address in writing at the polling station as long as you have someone willing to guarantee it. The person must be able to prove his identity and use the appropriate ID to resolve it.

Many voters will register on the list National Voters Register. The register was created in 1997 and is a permanent, constantly updated database for Canadians Eligible to vote In the federal election.

If you voted in previous federal elections, you will be on the list. However, if you are not registered yet, you can do this by visiting election

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However, there is no need to register to vote. Allow Canadians to opt out and not lose their voting rights. In this case, to get a voting list, people need to visit the Canadian election office Tuesday before Election Day at 6:00 pmor do so on Election Day or on Senior Polling Station.

What documents do I need to vote?

You need to be able to prove yourself to vote. In addition to your ID file, it is also helpful to bring your “voter information card” to the polling station. But this is not necessary.

The card simply connects you to your address and indicates that you are a registered voter.

It also points out where to find your polling station and premium polling station.

The Canadian election mails voter information cards to the national electoral register, soon after. You should receive your voter information card within three weeks before Election Day.

Voters who opt out of the National Register will not receive the card. This means they have to put in extra effort to find their respective polling stations and high-level polling stations, as well as the date and time they can vote.

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Always check the card upon arrival to make sure your name and address are correct. If not, you need to provide updated information to the Canadian election. When you bring the required ID document to the polling station, you can verify the correct address.

What if I don’t receive my voter registration card in the email?

If you move since the last election, it is unlikely that you will receive your voter registration card in your current email address.

This doesn’t mean you haven’t voted before and are not on the voter registration list. You just need to update the address in the Canadian election. You can also update your address online.

Please note that Canadian elections use multiple sources to update registrations. It can be found from another government source like the Canadian Revenue Agency (if you viewed the Canadian Election Box on your tax return), your provincial/regional car or new address for your election office.

What if I don’t live in Canada on Election Day?

If you are not in Canada on Election Day, you must meet the basics Qualification criteria Able to vote. You must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age on voting day, and live in Canada at some point in your life.

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You also need to enter the International Voters Register.

Similar to the Canadian voter database that resides in the country, voters living abroad must vote. When the general election is called an election, Canada will automatically send a special voting kit to all voters who have entered the International Voters Register.

If you are not here, you must complete and submit your application before the election.

Application requirements for special voting voting kits Provide a copy of one of the following IDs containing your kit application: pages 2 and 3 of the Canadian passport, front and back of the Canadian citizen card or your birth certificate you were born in Canada.

Canadian election recommendations Apply online.

Once you enter the International Voter Register, you must notify the Canadian election if you move abroad or return to Canada to live.

What if it is difficult to enter the polling station?

The Canadian election understands the challenges faced by voters and assesses polling sites based on the following three key principles.

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• Accessibility: Polling venues provide barrier-free access for disabled people.

• near: A polling station should be assigned to electors, the voting location should be within a reasonable distance from their ordinary residence.

• familiar: Voters should be assigned a place of voting that they may recognize, as it has been used to another service in a former municipal, provincial, territorial or federal election.

During the election period, you can determine whether your voting venue meets your accessibility needs by entering your postal code in our voter information service. You can also call: 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY).

If your polling station is not accessible, you can vote in another vote on the ride. To do this, please contact your local Canadian local election office for more information.

Finally, voters with accessibility challenges can vote by mail using special votes.

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