Voter Information

Voting is one of the most direct and powerful ways for you to help choose the direction of this country, and we want to help ensure you have everything you need to cast your ballot.

You're eligible vote in this coming federal election if:

You'll be at least 18 years old by April 28th
You are a Canadian citizen
You have valid ID to demonstrate your residence and identity

We've answered the most common questions about when and how to vote below. Elections Canada has also set up an information portal to quickly and easily find what riding you are in, who your candidates are, and to answer all questions about voting. As always, they are the primary source of federal election information.

Registration

If you aren't already registered, you can register to vote at your local polling station when you go to vote on April 28th. Not sure if you are registered yet? Check your voter registration here.

Identification

You can show either A) your driver's license or any other government-issued card with your name, photo, AND address; or B) any TWO pieces of ID, both of which show your name and at least one of which has your address (e.g. health card and a utility bill). You can also vote without ID if someone assigned to your polling station who knows you will vouch for you (and has their own ID). For full list of accepted ID and rules, see this list. And yes, you can use digital utility bills on your phone!

When and Where to Vote

Advance polls and early voting are over. Your only remaining chance to vote will be at your local polling station on Monday, April 28th (election day). Find your polling station and times here.
It is too late to request a mail in ballot, but if you already requested a special ballot to vote by mail, you can still return it either by mail (it must arrive by 6PM Eastern on Monday, April 28th) or by dropping it off at your local Elections Canada office - NOT your local polling station. Visit the Elections Canada rules for special ballots here for complete explanations of how best to handle these ballots.
You are entitled by law to 3 consecutive hours for voting. If your work schedule does not allow for 3 consecutive hours when polls are open, your employer is legally obligated to give you time off to vote.

Trans & Gender Diverse Voters

Your gender identity and expression do not affect your right to vote. Your ID sex indicator does not affect your right to vote - only your name and address matter.
If you use two pieces of ID and the sex/gender information do not match, you still have a right to vote.
If you use two pieces of ID, your name does have to match across both. However, you can use many types of ID - see the list at Elections Canada.