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 Miramichi—Grand Lake

You can vote in the Miramichi—Grand Lake 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.

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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)

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

Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition

24 Church Street, Miramichi

Baie-Sainte-Anne Community Centre

15 du Centre Street, Baie-Sainte-Anne

Newcastle Lions Club

324 Morrison Lane, Miramichi

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90

26 Tozer Lane, Sunny Corner

Seamen's Hospital

12 Vye Street, Miramichi

Minto Senior Citizen's Club

163 Main Street, Minto

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 74

119 King Street, Chipman

Waterborough Community Hall

6206 Route 105, Waterborough

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 75

6471 Route 116, Harcourt

Golden Age Club of Rogersville

10 St-Joseph Street, Rogersville

Upper Miramichi Lions Club

6438 Route 8, Boiestown

River Valley Municipal Building

12 Bartholomew Road South, Blackville

Doaktown Legion

8 Hamilton Drive, Doaktown

Neguac Golden Age Club

135 Fairisle Street, Neguac

Elsipogtog Adult Education Centre

6 Ball Park Street, Elsipogtog

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 8:30am ADT to 8:30pm ADT

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

Chatham Knights of Columbus

67 King Street, Miramichi

Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition

24 Church Street, Miramichi

Loggieville Community Centre

19 Highfield Street, Miramichi

Napan Community Hall

224 South Napan Road, Napan

Father Tom MacDonald Memorial Hall

7319 Route 117, Miramichi Bay

Friendly Neighbour Senior Citizens Club

26 Sutton Road, Miramichi

Newcastle Lions Club

324 Morrison Lane, Miramichi

Kinmira Inc.

100 Newcastle Boulevard, Miramichi

Eel Ground Admin Building

47 Church Road, Eel Ground

St. James Parish Centre

1675 Northwest Road, Sevogle

Saint Samuels Parish Centre

36 St. Samuels Street, Miramichi

Maugerville Community Centre

439 Route 105 Route, Maugerville

Four Lakes Senior Citizens Centre

1395 Route 670, Lakeville Corner

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 74

119 King Street, Chipman

Bayview Senior's Club

19 Cumberland Bay South Road, Cumberland Bay

Waterborough Community Hall

6206 Route 105, Waterborough

Minto Senior Citizen's Club

163 Main Street, Minto

Douglas Harbour Community Center

90 Scotchtown Road, Douglas Harbour

Beersville Fire Hall

4035 Route 465, Fords Mills

Bass River Public Hall

20 Fearon Cross Road, Bass River

Kouchibouguac Community Centre

119 Riverside Road, Kouchibouguac

Acadieville Community Centre

50 chemin Richard Village, Acadieville

Collette Community Centre

330 Chemin Collette, Collette

McNamee Recreation Centre

45 Holt Road, McNamee

Baie-Sainte-Anne Community Centre

15 du Centre Street, Baie-Sainte-Anne

Pointe-Sapin Community Centre

3268 Route 117, Pointe-Sapin

St. Andrews United Church Hall

143 Main Street, Blackville

Renous Recreation Centre

2 Young Lane, Renous

Doaktown Legion

8 Hamilton Drive, Doaktown

St. Thomas Church Hall

19 St. Thomas Street, Red Bank

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 61

916 Principale Street, Neguac

Lagacéville Recreation Building

1928 Route 450, Lagacéville

Golden Age Club of St. Wilfred

1270 Route 450, St. Wilfred

Tabusintac Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 47

4689 Route 11, Tabusintac

Chatham Head Recreation Centre

181 McFarlane Street, Miramichi

Flo's Hide-A-Way

8 Enclosure Road, Derby Junction

Elsipogtog Adult Education Centre

6 Ball Park Street, Elsipogtog

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 78

6101 Route 8, Boiestown

Monseigneur Godin Centre

34 Donat Road, Fairisle

St. Margaret's Parish Hall

9369 Route 11, St. Margarets

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90

26 Tozer Lane, Sunny Corner

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 75

6471 Route 116, Harcourt

Golden Age Club of Rogersville

10 St-Joseph Street, Rogersville

Barryville Golden Age Senior Citizen's Club

1850 Route 11, Barryville

Esgenoopetitj Bingo Plex

2934 Peters Road, Esgenoopetitj

Black River Centennial Hall

7919 Route 117, Black River Bridge

Church of the Ascension

1915 Beaverbrook Road, Miramichi

Most Pure Heart of Mary Church

801 North Barnaby Road, Barnaby River

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

Matthew Ian Clark
Green

Mike Dawson
Conservative

Josh Floyd
NDP

Lisa Harris
Liberal

Your pick for MP

Add a candidate from the list above. Your pick stays on your device.

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

Matthew Ian Clark	Green Party of Canada
Mike Dawson	Conservative Party of Canada
Josh Floyd	New Democratic Party
Lisa Harris	Liberal Party of Canada

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