How to vote in the 2025 Canadian general election

How to vote in the 2025 Canadian general election

  1. We'll walk you through things, step-by-step. Make sure to fill out everything you can!
  2. Then, we'll draw up your full plan to vote. You can print it, save it as a PDF, or have us send you a reminder text!
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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)
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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:
Centre Julien-Ducharme (Salle 164-165)
1671, chemin Duplessis, Sherbrooke
Église Saint-François d'Assise
1145 Des Quatre-Saisons Street, Sherbrooke
École secondaire de la Montée - Pavillon Le Ber (Cafétéria)
940 De la Sainte-Famille Street, Sherbrooke
Pavillon du parc Bureau
925 Walsh Street, Sherbrooke
Centre Julien-Ducharme (Gymnase)
1671, chemin Duplessis, Sherbrooke
Le Centre Sherbrooke (Salle A)
340 Belvédère Street South, Sherbrooke
Basilique-Cathédrale Saint-Michel (Salle St-Michel)
188 Marquette Street, Sherbrooke
Le Centre Sherbrooke (Salle B)
340 Belvédère Street South, Sherbrooke
Hôtel Delta Sherbrooke par Marriott(Salle Sherbrooke C)
2685 King Street West, Sherbrooke
École Internationale du Phare
405 Sara Street, Sherbrooke
Centre culturel et communautaire - Françoise-Dunn
2050 De Portland Boulevard, Sherbrooke
Adult Education Centre New Horizons
2365 Galt Street West, Sherbrooke
Club de Golf de Sherbrooke (Salle Bellevue)
1000 Musset Street, Sherbrooke
Centre de Foires de Sherbrooke (Salle A porte B)
1600 du Plateau St-Joseph Boulevard, Sherbrooke
Édifice Jean-Byrns
3275 Richard Street, Sherbrooke

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
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:
Centre Julien-Ducharme (Salle 164-165)
1671, chemin Duplessis, Sherbrooke
Coopérative funéraire de l'Estrie (Du 24-Juin, Salle 2)
485 Du 24-Juin Street, Sherbrooke
Résidence funéraire Steve L. Elkas (Salle Chapelle)
601 Du Conseil Street, Sherbrooke
École secondaire de la Montée - Pavillon Le Ber (Gymnase)
940 De la Sainte-Famille Street, Sherbrooke
Centre Julien-Ducharme (Gymnase)
1671, chemin Duplessis, Sherbrooke
Église Notre-Dame-de-Protection
2050 Galt Street East, Sherbrooke
Pavillon du parc Bureau
925 Walsh Street, Sherbrooke
Résidence funéraire Steve L. Elkas (petit salon)
601 Du Conseil Street, Sherbrooke
Basilique-Cathédrale Saint-Michel (Salle St-Michel)
188 Marquette Street, Sherbrooke
Le Centre Sherbrooke
340 Belvédère Street South, Sherbrooke
École Internationale du Phare
405 Sara Street, Sherbrooke
Hôtel Delta Sherbrooke par Marriott(Salle Sherbrooke C)
2685 King Street West, Sherbrooke
Église du Précieux-Sang
785 Thibault Street, Sherbrooke
Église Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours
905 de l'Ontario Street, Sherbrooke
Club de golf de Sherbrooke (Salle Leblanc)
1000 Musset Street, Sherbrooke
Centre culturel et communautaire - Françoise-Dunn
2050 De Portland Boulevard, Sherbrooke
Hôtel Delta Sherbrooke par Marriott (Salle Lac Memphrémagog)
2685 King Street West, Sherbrooke
Adult Education Centre New Horizons
2365 Galt Street West, Sherbrooke
Coopérative funéraire de l'Estrie (Rue Short, Salon A)
505 Short Street, Sherbrooke
Hôtel Le Président Sherbrooke (Salle Jacques-Cartier)
3535 King Street West, Sherbrooke
Hôtel Le Président Sherbrooke (Salle Champlain)
3535 King Street West, Sherbrooke
Église Saint-François d'Assise
1145 Des Quatre-Saisons Street, Sherbrooke
Résidence funéraire Steve L. Elkas (Salle Conseil)
601 Du Conseil Street, Sherbrooke
Centre culturel et communautaire du Coeur-Immaculé
987 Du Conseil Street, Sherbrooke
Coopérative funéraire de l'Estrie (Rue Short, Salon B)
505 Short Street, Sherbrooke
Club de Golf de Sherbrooke (Salle Bellevue)
1000 Musset Street, Sherbrooke
Centre de Foires de Sherbrooke (Salle A porte B)
1600 du Plateau St-Joseph Boulevard, Sherbrooke
Édifice Jean-Byrns
3275 Richard Street, Sherbrooke
Coopérative funéraire de l'Estrie (Du 24-Juin, Salle 1)
485 Du 24-Juin Street, Sherbrooke
Église Marie-Médiatrice
3025 Galt Street West, Sherbrooke
Centre Communautaire Les Terrasses du Golf (Tour 1 et 2)
2105, Prospect, Sherbrooke
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
Élisabeth Brière
Liberal
Jean-Pierre Fortier
NDP
Alexandre Lépine
PPC
Kevin McKenna
Green
Esteban Méndez-Hord
Conservative
Pierre-Étienne Rouillard
Bloc

Your pick for MP

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Your plan to vote

How

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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
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  • 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

Élisabeth Brière Liberal Party of Canada
Jean-Pierre Fortier New Democratic Party
Alexandre Lépine People's Party of Canada
Kevin McKenna Green Party of Canada
Esteban Méndez-Hord Conservative Party of Canada
Pierre-Étienne Rouillard Bloc Québécois

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