Voting in Canada’s federal election

On Monday, Oct. 21, Canadians from coast to coast will vote in the federal election.

If you are a Canadian citizen aged 18 years by election day, you are eligible to vote.

Voting is a pretty cool privilege, so why not exercise your right? Every vote counts and can add up to real change in Laurier’s host communities.

Here’s what you need to know if you plan to vote in Canada’s federal election.

Know the Candidates

Who’s running? What do they stand for? What do they plan to do if elected, and how will that impact you as a student? Learn more about the candidates running in your electoral riding.

Voting at Select Postsecondary Campuses: Oct. 5-9

Elections Canada will hold voting on select postsecondary campuses from Oct. 5 to Oct. 9. Laurier’s Waterloo campus is included in Elections Canada’s campus voting dates.

You can vote at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 80 University Ave. W., on the following days and times:

• Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 7, 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

If you choose to vote during these times, you will vote using the special ballot process. Bring photo ID with you.

Voting on Advanced Polling Days: Oct. 11-14

You can vote in advanced polls held from Oct. 11 to Oct. 14 near Laurier’s Waterloo and Brantford campuses.

• In Waterloo, you can vote at Church of the Holy Saviour, 33 Allen St. E., from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• In Brantford, you can vote at the Brantford and District Civic Centre, located at 69-75 Market St., from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

If you choose to vote during these times, you will vote using the special ballot process. Bring photo ID with you.

Voting on Election Day: Oct. 21 

If you choose to vote on Election Day, you will vote at the voting station identified on your voter information card. Your voter information card is sent to the permanent place of residence that Elections Canada has on file. Visit Elections Canada’s website to check or update your permanent place of residence.

Questions?

Still have questions about voting in the federal election? Visit Elections Canada’s Frequently Asked Questions page or call their voter information line at 1.800.463.6868.