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 London West

You can vote in the London West 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

St. Ansgar Lutheran Church

600 Lawson Road, London

Byron Library

1295 Commissioners Road West, London

Riverside United Church

695 Riverside Drive, London

St. John Catholic French Immersion School

1212 Coronation Drive, London

The Church of the Epiphany

11 Briscoe Street West, London

St. Jude Catholic School

690 Viscount Road, London

Woodland Heights Public School

474 Springbank Drive, London

W. Sherwood Fox Public School

660 Steeplechase Drive, London

St. Nicholas Catholic School

1956 Shore Road, London

St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School

170 Hawthorne Road, London

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

Medway Community Centre

119 Sherwood Forest Square, London

St. Ansgar Lutheran Church

600 Lawson Road, London

Greek Canadian Community Centre

965 Sarnia Road, London

John Dearness Public School

555 Sanatorium Road, London

Holy Family Parish

777 Valetta Street, London

Oakridge Presbyterian Church

970 Oxford Street West, London

The Church of the Epiphany

11 Briscoe Street West, London

London Gospel Temple

288 Commissioners Road West, London

German Canadian Club

1 Cove Road, London

Westview Baptist Church

1000 Wonderland Road South, London

Byron Optimist Community Centre

1308 Norman Avenue, London

St. George Parish

1164 Commissioners Road West, London

Westmount Public School

1011 Viscount Road, London

Byron Southwood Public School

1379 Lola Street, London

Byron United Church

420 Boler Road, London

Byron Somerset Public School

175 Whisperwood Avenue, London

Bellamere Winery & Event Centre

1260 Gainsborough Road, London

WestPark Baptist Church

955 Gainsborough Road, London

Riverside United Church

695 Riverside Drive, London

St. Aidan's Anglican Church

1246 Oxford Street West, London

Gateway Church

890 Sarnia Road, London

Salvation Army London Citadel

555 Springbank Drive, London

St. John the Divine Catholic Church

390 Base Line Road West, London

London Korean Christian Church

530 Topping Lane, London

The Church in London

725 Viscount Road, London

St. Anne's Anglican Church (Byron)

1344 Commissioners Road West, London

Boler Mountain

689 Griffith Street, London

Westmount Presbyterian Church

521 Village Green Avenue, London

Village Green Community Church

505 Village Green Avenue, London

Emily Carr Public School

44 Hawthorne Road, London

Windy Woods Co-operative Homes of London

111 Belmont Drive, Suite 101, London

Byron Library

1295 Commissioners Road West, London

Mount Zion United Church

471 Ridgewood Crescent South, London

William Mercer Wilson Centre

331 Commissioners Road West, London

Civic Garden Complex

625 Springbank Drive, London

Beaverbrook Towers II

1440 Beaverbrook Avenue, London

Riverbend Golf Community

1200 Sandy Somerville Drive, London

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

Shinade Allder
NDP

Russell Benner
CFP

Adam Benni
Conservative

Arielle Kayabaga
Liberal

Christine Oliver
United

Jeff Vanderzwet
Green

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

Shinade Allder	New Democratic Party
Russell Benner	Canadian Future Party
Adam Benni	Conservative Party of Canada
Arielle Kayabaga	Liberal Party of Canada
Christine Oliver	United Party of Canada
Jeff Vanderzwet	Green Party of Canada

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