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 Dufferin—Caledon

You can vote in the Dufferin—Caledon 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 4 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?

At advance polls

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:

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

Caledon East Community Complex

6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East

Inglewood Community Centre

15825 McLaughlin Road, Inglewood

Caledon Equestrian Park

200 Pine Avenue, Caledon

Albion Bolton Community Centre

150 Queen Street South, Bolton

The Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness

14111 Regional Road 50, Bolton

Victoria Parks Community Centre

35 Victoria Crescent, Mono Mills

Alton Public Library

35 Station Street, Alton

Mulmur Township Building

758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur

Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex

200 Fiddlepark Lane, Shelburne

Amaranth Township Municipal Building

374028 6th Line, Amaranth Township

OAS Event Centre

247090 5th Sideroad, Mono

Orangeville & District Senior Citizen's Centre

26 Bythia Street, Orangeville

Train Station

49 Townline, Orangeville

695 Riddell Road, Unit 2B

695 Riddell Road Road, Suite 2B, Orangeville

Mono Community Centre

754483 Mono Centre Road, Mono

Grand Valley Community Centre

90 Main Street North, Grand Valley

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

Inglewood Community Centre

15825 McLaughlin Road, Inglewood

Caledon Equestrian Park

200 Pine Avenue, Caledon

Victoria Parks Community Centre

35 Victoria Crescent, Mono Mills

Holy Family Elementary School

61 Allan Drive, Bolton

St. Michael Catholic Secondary School

9130 Columbia Way, Bolton

Albion Bolton Community Centre

150 Queen Street South, Bolton

The Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness

14111 Regional Road 50, Bolton

St. John's Anglican Church

3907 Highway 9, Caledon

Caledon Central Public School

18357 Kennedy Road, Caledon Village

Mulmur Township Building

758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur

Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex

200 Fiddlepark Lane, Shelburne

Amaranth Township Municipal Building

374028 6th Line, Amaranth Township

New Hope Community Church

690 Riddell Road South, Orangeville

Princess Margaret Public School

51 Wellington Street, Orangeville

Alder Street Recreation Centre

274 Alder Street, Orangeville

Orangeville Curling Club

76 Fifth Avenue, Orangeville

Broadway Pentecostal Church

556 Broadway, Orangeville

Monora Park Pavilion

500 Monora Park Drive, Mono

Cheltenham Community Centre

14190 Creditview Road, Caledon

Belfountain Public School

17247 Shaws Creek Road, Belfountain

Mansfield Ski Club

628213 15th Sideroad East, Mulmur Township

Hyland Heights Elementary School

200 Fourth Avenue, Shelburne

Mel Lloyd Centre

167 Centre Street, Shelburne

Orangeville Christian Reformed Church

50 Blind Line, Orangeville

Orangeville & District Senior Citizen's Centre

26 Bythia Street, Orangeville

Monticello United Church

401247 County Road 15, East Luther Grand Valley

OAS Event Centre

247090 5th Sideroad, Mono

East Garafraxa Township Central Public School

063066 County Road 3, Orton

Macville Public School

7280 King Street, Caledon

Palgrave Public School

8962 Patterson Street, Palgrave

Christ Church Anglican

22 Nancy Street, Bolton

Grand Valley Community Centre

90 Main Street North, Grand Valley

St. Mark's Anglican Church of Canada

5 First Avenue, Orangeville

Parkinson Centennial Public School

120 Lawrence Avenue, Orangeville

Centre Fellowship Church

375 Hansen Boulevard, Orangeville

Mono Community Centre

754483 Mono Centre Road, Mono

Caledon East Community Complex

6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East

St. Nicholas Elementary School

120 Harvest Moon Drive, Bolton

Alton Public Library

35 Station Street, Alton

Horning's Mills Community Hall

14 Mill Street, Horning's Mills

St. James Anglican Church

6025 Old Church Road, Caledon East

Centennial Hylands Elementary School

35 School Road, Shelburne

Spencer Avenue Elementary School

15 Spencer Avenue, Orangeville

Grand Valley District Public School

120 Main Street North, Grand Valley

St. John the Baptist Elementary School

299 Landsbridge Street, Bolton

Plan a time to vote:

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

Ifra Baig
Green

Dympna Carolan
PPC

Malalai Halimi
Liberal

Jeffrey Halsall
Independent

Viktor Karklins
NDP

Kyle Seeback
Conservative

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

Ifra Baig	Green Party of Canada
Dympna Carolan	People's Party of Canada
Malalai Halimi	Liberal Party of Canada
Jeffrey Halsall
Viktor Karklins	New Democratic Party
Kyle Seeback	Conservative Party of Canada

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