Here's how to vote in the 2025 Canadian election

Can you vote?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (April 28)

My place of ordinary residence is in Calgary Confederation

You can vote in the Calgary Confederation election!

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Are you registered to vote?

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If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

I've already registered I'll register at the polls

When and where will you vote?

There are 5 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?

At advance polls

Fri, Apr 18 (9am-9pm)

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Sat, Apr 19 (9am-9pm)

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Sun, Apr 20 (9am-9pm)

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Mon, Apr 21 (9am-9pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Fri, Apr 18, 9am - 9pm

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Sat, Apr 19, 9am - 9pm

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Sun, Apr 20, 9am - 9pm

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Mon, Apr 21, 9am - 9pm

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Plan a time to vote:

Where?

When you vote in advance for a federal election, you must vote at your designated advance polling place.

Step 1: Use Elections Canada's Voter Information Service to find your advance polling place:

Go to the Voter Information Service

Step 2: Come back here and make a note of your polling place:

Your polling place

King George Elementary School

2108 10 Street North-West, Calgary

Mount View School

2004 4 Street North-East, Calgary

William Aberhart High School

3009 Morley Trail North-West, Calgary

Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill Community Association

1928 14 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Montgomery Community Association

5003 16 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Varsity Acres School

4255 40 Street North-West, Calgary

Bowness Seniors' Centre

6422 35 Avenue North-West, Calgary

By mail

Apply by 6pm on April 22

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On request, Elections Canada can mail you a ballot. When you receive your ballot, you can fill it out at home, then mail it back to Elections Canada.

Please note: Once Elections Canada has mailed you a ballot, you cannot change your mind and vote using a different method.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Apr 22 at 6:00pm.

Apply to vote by mail

On election day, Apr 28

At your designated polling place

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When: Monday, April 28, from 7:30am MDT to 7:30pm MDT

Step 1: Use Elections Canada's Voter Information Service to find your election day polling place:

Go to the Voter Information Service

Step 2: Come back here and make a note of your polling place:

Your polling place

Calgary Italian Cultural Centre

416 1 Avenue North-East, Calgary

Crescent Heights High School

1019 1 Street North-West, Calgary

Mount View School

2004 4 Street North-East, Calgary

Winston Heights Mountview Community Association

520 27 Avenue North-East, Calgary

Stanley Jones School

950 6 Street North-East, Calgary

Riverside School

107 6A Street North-East, Calgary

The Rehabilitation Society of Calgary

7 11 Street North-East, Calgary

Rosemont Community Association

2807 10 Street North-West, Calgary

St. Luke Elementary School

1232 Northmount Drive North-West, Calgary

Collingwood School

3826 Collingwood Drive North-West, Calgary

St. Jean Brebeuf School

5030 Northland Drive North-West, Calgary

Brentwood School

1231 Northmount Drive North-West, Calgary

Rosedale School

905 13 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Calgary Scandinavian Centre

739 20 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Mount Pleasant Community Association

602 22 Avenue North-West, Calgary

St. Pius X School

2312 18 Street North-West, Calgary

William Aberhart High School

3009 Morley Trail North-West, Calgary

Madeleine d'Houet School

108 22 Street North-West, Calgary

Hillhurst United Church

1227 Kensington Close North-West, Calgary

Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill Community Association

1928 14 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Parkdale United Church

2919 8 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Red & White Club

1833 Crowchild Trail North-West, Calgary

Queen Elizabeth School

402 18 Street North-West, Calgary

Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

4612 Varsity Drive North-West, Calgary

St. Vincent de Paul Elementary & Junior High

4525 49 Street North-West, Calgary

Montgomery Community Association

5003 16 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Bowness Seniors' Centre

6422 35 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Bowness Community Association

7904 43 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Bow Valley Christian Church

5300 53 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Pathway Church

240 Cardiff Drive North-West, Calgary

Banff Trail Community Association

2115 20 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Saint Joseph Elementary Junior High School

2512 5 Street North-West, Calgary

Parkdale Nifty 50's Social Club

3512 5 Avenue North-West, Calgary

University School

3035 Utah Drive North-West, Calgary

Calgary Farmers' Market West

25 Greenbriar Drive North-West, Calgary

St. Alphonsus School

928 Radnor Avenue North-East, Calgary

Sunnyside School

211 7 Street North-West, Calgary

Maria Montessori Education Centre

2634 12 Avenue North-West, Calgary

Bowcroft School

3940 73 Street North-West, Calgary

Capitol Hill School

2210 18 Street North-West, Calgary

Varsity Acres School

4255 40 Street North-West, Calgary

Chartwell Colonel Belcher

1945 Veterans Way North-West, Calgary

Plan a time to vote:

On campus

April 13 - April 16 on participating campuses

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Anyone can vote on a participating campus from April 13 to 16. See the list of campuses here.

Voting on campus is available:

Sunday, April 13, from 12pm to 6pm
Monday, April 14, from 9am to 9pm
Tuesday, April 15, from 9am to 9pm
Wednesday, April 16, from 9am to 9pm

When you vote on campus, you'll be voting by special ballot, meaning you'll have to write in the name of the candidate in your electoral district who you wish to vote for.

At an Elections Canada office

At any Elections Canada office until April 22 at 6pm

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You can vote at any Elections Canada office across the country during their open hours, before April 22 at 6pm. Find the nearest Elections Canada office here.

Offices are open:

Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm
Saturday from 9am to 6pm
Sunday from 12pm to 4pm

When you vote at an Elections Canada office, you'll be voting by special ballot, meaning you'll have to write in the name of the candidate in your electoral district who you wish to vote for.

Who are you voting for?

We'll help you decide with 2 easy steps!

Step 1: Review the candidate profiles

See your candidates

Step 2: Come back here and choose your pick

Need another look at your options?

Compare the party platforms

See your candidates

Keira Gunn
NDP

Corey Hogan
Liberal

Kevan Hunter
MLPC

Jeffrey Reid Marsh
CFP

Jeremy Nixon
Conservative

Artyom Ovsepyan
PPC

Richard Willott
Green

Your pick for MP

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Your choice

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Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

One photo ID card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial, territorial, or local) with your photo, name, and current address.

2 pieces of ID, both with your name, proving who you are and where you live:

At least 1 piece must have your residential address
Both pieces must have your name

Valid pieces of ID include documents, bills, ID cards, and ID bracelets from various government and non-government sources. See the "Examples of acceptable ID" section below for examples.

Someone who knows you and is assigned to your polling station who can vouch for you. They must be able to prove their identity and address.

A person can vouch for only one other person, except in long-term care facilities.

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.

Examples of acceptable ID

From a government or government agency:
- band membership card
- birth certificate
- Canadian citizenship card or certificate
- Canadian Forces identity card
- Canadian passport (accepted only as proof of identity)
- card issued by an Inuit local authority
- firearms licence
- government cheque or cheque stub
- government statement of benefits
- health card
- income tax assessment
- Indian status card or temporary confirmation of registration
- library card
- licence or card issued for fishing, trapping or hunting
- liquor identity card
- Métis card
- old age security card
- parolee card
- property tax assessment or evaluation
- public transportation card
- social insurance number card
- vehicle ownership
- Veterans Affairs health care identification card
From Elections Canada:
- targeted revision form to residents of long-term care facilities
- voter information card
From an educational institution:
- correspondence issued by a school, college or university
- student identity card
From a health care facility or organization:
- blood donor card
- CNIB card
- hospital card
- label on a prescription container
- identity bracelet issued by a hospital or long-term care facility
- medical clinic card
From a financial institution:
- bank statement
- credit card
- credit card statement
- credit union statement
- debit card
- insurance certificate, policy or statement
- mortgage contract or statement
- pension plan statement
- personal cheque
From a private organization:
- employee card
- residential lease or sub-lease
- utility bill (e.g.: electricity; water; telecommunications services, including telephone, cable or satellite)
Letters of confirmation:
- letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee
- letter of confirmation of residence from a First Nations band or reserve or an Inuit local authority
- letter of confirmation of residence from an Alberta Metis Settlement authority
- letter of confirmation of residence, letter of stay, admission form, or statement of benefits from a designated student residence, seniors' residence, long-term care facility, shelter, soup kitchen or community-based residential facility

Your pick for MLA

Keira Gunn	New Democratic Party
Corey Hogan	Liberal Party of Canada
Kevan Hunter	Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Jeffrey Reid Marsh	Canadian Future Party
Jeremy Nixon	Conservative Party of Canada
Artyom Ovsepyan	People's Party of Canada
Richard Willott	Green Party of Canada

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