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 Ottawa West—Nepean

You can vote in the Ottawa West—Nepean 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

J.A. Dulude Arena

941 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa

McKellar Park Fieldhouse

539 Wavell Avenue, Ottawa

Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre

102 Greenview Avenue, Ottawa

Accora Village Recreation Centre

98 Woodridge Crescent, Nepean

Omer-Deslauriers School

159 Chesterton Drive, Ottawa

City of Ottawa Archives (James Bartleman Centre)

100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa

Pinecrest Recreational Complex

2250 Torquay Avenue, Ottawa

Maki House

19 Leeming Drive, Nepean

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 9:30am EDT to 9:30pm EDT

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

St. Elizabeth School

1366 Coldrey Avenue, Ottawa

St. Nicholas Adult High School

893 Admiral Avenue, Ottawa

McKellar Park Fieldhouse

539 Wavell Avenue, Ottawa

Notre Dame High School (rear entrance)

710 Broadview Avenue, Ottawa

St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church

940 Rex Avenue, Ottawa

Bromley Road Baptist Church

1900 Lauder Drive, Ottawa

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church

971 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa

St. Stephen's Anglican Church

930 Watson Street, Ottawa

Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre

102 Greenview Avenue, Ottawa

Michele Heights Community Centre

2955 Michele Drive, Ottawa

Agincourt Road Public School

1250 Agincourt Road, Ottawa

Charlotte-Lemieux Public Elementary School

2093 Bel-Air Drive, Ottawa

Villa Marconi - Marconi Centre

1026 Baseline Road, Ottawa

St. Rita Catholic School

1 Inverness Avenue, Nepean

Fisher Heights Community Place

31 Sutton Place, Ottawa

Merivale High School

1755 Merivale Road, Ottawa

Omer-Deslauriers School

159 Chesterton Drive, Ottawa

St. John the Apostle Church

2340 Baseline Road, Ottawa

Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School

55 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa

Meadowlands Public School

10 Fieldrow Street, Ottawa

St. Paul Catholic High School

2675 Draper Avenue, Ottawa

Lakeview Public School

35 Corkstown Road, Ottawa

Briargreen Public School

19 Parkfield Crescent, Nepean

Britannia United Church

985 Pinecrest Road, Ottawa

Terre-des-Jeunes Catholic Elementary School

1303 Fellows Road, Ottawa

Pinecrest Recreational Complex

2250 Torquay Avenue, Ottawa

Vineyard Ottawa Church

51 Greenbank Road, Nepean

J.A. Dulude Arena

941 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa

City View United Church

6 Epworth Avenue, Nepean

Accora Village Recreation Centre

98 Woodridge Crescent, Nepean

Maki House

19 Leeming Drive, Nepean

Windfields II

1150 Fisher Avenue, Ottawa

Trinity United Church

1099 Maitland Avenue, Ottawa

Julian of Norwich Anglican Church

8 Withrow Avenue, Nepean

City of Ottawa Archives (James Bartleman Centre)

100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa

Our Lady of Fatima Church

153 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa

Woodroffe High School

2410 Georgina Drive, Ottawa

Ben Franklin Place

101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean

Ambleside II

1171 Ambleside Drive, Ottawa

Foster Farm Community Centre

1065 Ramsey Crescent, Ottawa

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

Glen Armstrong
PPC

Josh Bizjak
NDP

Prashanta Dhakal
Green

Sean Mulligan
CHP

Ryan Telford
Conservative

Anita Vandenbeld
Liberal

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

Glen Armstrong	People's Party of Canada
Josh Bizjak	New Democratic Party
Prashanta Dhakal	Green Party of Canada
Sean Mulligan	Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Ryan Telford	Conservative Party of Canada
Anita Vandenbeld	Liberal Party of Canada

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