Actuality¹⁴⁹

Federal elections are more than just ticking a box; they're a crucial opportunity for the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs to make their voices heard. With the flood of information since the start of this campaign, this short guide aims to inform you about the electoral process. How to vote? Why vote? How to get informed?

Your vote is important! By actively participating in federal elections, you're helping to shape the future of your community and your country.

Eligibility criteria :

• Be a Canadian citizen
• Be at least 18 years of age on election day
• Be registered on the voters' list

Voting methods :

• April 28: You can vote in person on election day at your local polling station. Online voting is not currently available for federal elections in Canada. To find your local polling station, consult your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service.
• Advance polls: You can vote before election day at advance polls. To find your advance polling station, consult your Voter Information Card or use the Voter Information Service.
• By proxy: If you can't vote in person, you can appoint someone to vote on your behalf.
• Elections Canada office: From now until 6 p.m. on April 22, you can vote in advance at one of 500 Elections Canada offices using the special ballot voting process. Find the office nearest you.
• By university/college campus: April 13-16. Consult the list of participating campuses to find the one nearest you.
• By mail: You must apply online or at any Elections Canada office across the country. You must apply by 6 p.m. on April 22. You will vote by special ballot. Please note that you won't be able to change your mind once you've submitted your application.

Reliable sources:

• Élections Canada : For information on the electoral process and how to vote
• Radio-Canada, La Presse, Le Devoir, TVA Nouvelles, Noovo Info : For political news and analysis
• Radio-Canada : To compare the parties' election platforms
• Boussole électorale : Interactive tool to help you compare your opinions with those of the various parties on various issues.
• Cinq chefs, une élection à Radio-Canada : Special rebroadcast from April 3, 2025
• Infolettre Le bulletin électoral : Read the election bulletin by Joël-Denis Bellavance, Ottawa Bureau Chief, La Presse
• Vot’Vote : A turnkey summary of the information you'll need throughout the election campaign, produced by The Institut du Nouveau Monde and Elections Canada.
• Official websites of Canadian political parties

Young people aged 18 to 34 account for over a quarter of the vote, giving them significant power to influence election results. Yet this power is under-utilized. In fact, according to Élections Canada, nearly half of 18-34 year-olds did not vote in the last federal election in 2021. Voting lets your voice be heard on issues that affect you directly, such as the economy, education, health, the environment and housing. Your participation is essential to ensure that your interests are represented in political decisions.

Importance du vote pour les jeunes de 18-34 ans :

• Influencing policy: Decisions made by the federal government have a direct impact on business, the economy and the future of our generation.
• Representing our interests: By voting, we ensure that our concerns are taken into account by our elected representatives.
• Civic duty: Participating in elections is an essential way of contributing to democracy.

Key official dates

• Official debate in French: April 16 at 6 p.m. with Patrice Roy on all Radio-Canada platforms
• Official English debate: April 17 at 7 p.m. with Steve Paikin on all CBC platforms
• Advance voting dates: April 18, 19, 20, 21
• Voting day: April 28, 2025
• Other important dates

Sources for election coverage and results

• Radio-Canada, TVA, Noovo: Live tracking of results and political analysis in French
• CBC, CTV news: Live tracking of results and political analysis in English

FAQ

Time allowed for voting :

• Under the Canada Elections Act, your employer must give you at least three consecutive hours to vote on election day, without any reduction in pay or other penalty.
• If you work in the transport sector, exceptions may apply.

Other relevant information :

• You can check your entry on the list of electors on the Élections Canada site
• To vote in a federal election, in addition to having your voter information card in hand, you must also prove your identity and address. Here is the complete list of accepted identification.