The federal election is today, April 28 — it's the last chance for Canadians to cast their vote.
The polls are open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time and 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time.
Voters will now decide who represents them in Ottawa and ultimately which party will govern the country.
If you're a registered voter who hasn't moved since the last election, you should have received a voter information card in the mail with details on how and where to vote.
However, a voter card is not required, all Canadians citizens aged 18 and up are eligible to vote.
How do I vote?
To vote, you will need to bring proof of identity and proof of address to the polling station.
The could mean a single piece of ID with your name and address, like a drivers license, or two pieces of ID with name and address separately, like a health card and a credit card bill.
If you do not have ID you can have someone vouch for you. That person must know you, they must have ID and they must be assigned to the same polling station.
Elections Canada has an extensive list of valid forms of ID and instructions on the vouching process.
Find your polling station
On election day, you can only vote at the specific polling station for your address.
Enter your postal code at the Elections Canada website to find your polling station.
The site will tell you exactly where to go.
I don't live near my "official" address
That's ok. You can vote where you are currently living as long as you have a lease, school transcript, mail, or other proof of address to show you live there.
You may only vote in one place.
I can't get to my polling station
Don't have a ride? Many political candidates will help voters get to the polling station where possible.
Try contacting the campaign office for a candidate in your riding.
More questions?
The Elections Canada website has detailed information on how and where to vote, as well as your rights as an elector.
Each riding in the country also has a returning officer who is responsible for administering the election in their electoral district.
You can call the returning officer or go to the office if you need information help to vote.
You cannot vote there on election day, but they can help direct you to your polling station.
There are three ridings in Northwestern Ontario, here are the phone numbers for those offices:
- Thunder Bay–Rainy River: 1-866-714-6417
- Thunder Bay-Superior North:1-866-714-6422
- Kenora–Kiiwetinoong: 1-866-241-7853
