2025 Federal Election

Ways to Vote

Federal Election Readiness and Outreach
Ways to Vote

Register to Vote

To vote in a federal election, you need to be registered. If you’ve moved recently or changed your name, you may need to update your registration.

You can register:

  • Online at elections.ca.
  • By calling Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.
  • By mail. Contact Elections Canada and they will send you a voter registration form by mail, email or fax.
  • At your local Elections Canada office or assigned polling place when you go to vote. This option is available only when a general election is underway in your riding.
  • On your Canada Revenue Agency tax return every year. Checking “Yes” to the questions in the Elections Canada section is an easy way to keep your voter registration up to date.

How to Vote

To take part in a federal election, you need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on election day, and able to prove who you are and where you live.

You can vote on election day at your assigned polling station, during advance voting days, early at any Elections Canada office, or by mail if that works best for you.

Elections Canada

Elections Canada provides resources to help First Nations stay informed about where, when, and how to vote in federal elections. Printed materials can be ordered and delivered to your community, including Voter ID posters, guidebooks to the federal election, and employment flyers.

Visit the Elections Canada’s Website

ID and Voting: What You Need to Know

Using Your Voter Information Card (VIC)

If you’re registered, Elections Canada will mail you a Voter Information Card (VIC). It tells you where and when to vote and can also be used as a piece of identification. To make sure you receive your VIC, register early.

Vouching

“Vouching” allows a voter to vouch for the identity and residence of someone else. This may also benefit First Nations if an eligible voter does not have the valid ID needed to vote.

The person vouching must be registered at the same polling station and show valid ID. Each voter can only vouch for one other person.

Where You Can Vote

There are a few ways to find out where you can vote, and several options for where you can cast your ballot. Polling stations are set up in communities across the country.

How to Find Your Voting Location

To find your assigned polling station:

  1. Voter Information Card (VIC): Before the election, registered voters will receive a VIC by mail. This card provides details about your designated polling station, including its address and voting hours.
  2. Elections Canada Website: If you do not receive a VIC or need additional information, you can visit Election Canada’s Voter Information Service. By entering your postal code, you can access information about your electoral district, including the locations of advance and election day polling places.

Voting locations may include:

  • Election Day Polling Stations: Open on election day for voters registered in their local area.
  • Advance Polling Stations: Available a few days before election day for those who wish to vote early.
  • Local Elections Canada Offices: Allow voting in person up until the sixth day before election day.

For more information or to confirm your voting location, visit Elections Canada’s Voter Information Service or contact Elections Canada’s information line at 1-800-463-6868.

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