Your Rights for the 2025 Federal Election – What You Need to Know
Get ready for the April 28 federal election! Learn how to register, vote early, request support, and make your vote count!
Canada’s federal election is on April 28, 2025 — and eligible voters have the right to vote in a way that works best for them. Whether you are voting in person, by mail, or with support, we want to make sure you know your rights and your options.
Important Deadlines:
- Register or request a mail-in/special ballot by Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 PM (ET)
- Advance voting is open April 18–21, from 9 AM to 9 PM
- Election Day is Monday, April 28
Ways to Vote
- Vote in person at your assigned polling station
- Vote early during advance polling days
- Vote by mail (special ballot)
- Vote at any Elections Canada office (by April 22)
- Vote from home (contact Elections Canada to request)
Learn More about Voting Options
Need Support? You Have Rights
You can:
Bring a support person
Ask poll workers for help
Use accessible voting tools
Request accommodations in advance
Some support services include:
Assistance marking your ballot
Sign language interpretation (must be arranged ahead of time)
Vouching (someone confirms your identity)
Signature guides for signing
Polling stations should also offer:
Tactile and braille voting templates
Large-print and braille candidate lists (braille available on Election Day)
Magnifiers
Large-grip pencils
Brighter voting screens
Need to confirm your polling station, make accommodation arrangements or have any questions?
Use Elections Canada’s Voter Information Service:
There are other accommodation options permitted in the Elections Canada Act. For more assistance options when voting or to make further arrangements.
Contact Elections Canada:
Phone: 1-800-463-6868
TTY: 1-800-361-8935