Your Guide To Voting In Monday’s Election

By the time polls open on Monday morning, it will be exactly 700 days since Canadians last voted in a federal election.

Since then, residents right across Canada will be voting for the first time, while others will need to update their information.

With this being the first federal election during a pandemic, voters will be sent a voter information card so you can plan a safe voting experience.

 

Who can vote?

To vote in a federal election, an individual must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years or older as of election day.

 

How do I register to vote?

You can register to vote online through Elections Canada’s website, and you can also check registration status.

 

When do the polls open?

Voting hours across Canada are staggered so that the majority of results are available at around the same time.

• Newfoundland Time – 8:30am – 8:30pm
• Atlantic Time – 8:30am – 8:30pm
• Mountain Time – 7:30am – 7:30pm
• Eastern Time – 9:30am – 9:30pm
• Central Time – 8:30am – 8:30pm
• Pacific Time – 7:00am – 7:00pm

 

What’s a voter information card?

A voter information card tells you where and when you can vote. Bring this card with you, along with accepted ID, to make the voting process easier when you go to vote.

For more information, voters can contact the Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.

 

Who will be on my ballot paper?

When the ballots are counted after Canadians go to the polls on Monday, 338 Members of Parliament will be deemed elected and will serve as the MP for their electoral district. The party that has the most seats will see its leader become the Prime Minister.

If this is your first-time voting, have a look at the PDF below where we have used the Marketing Department as an example.

 

Download Guide to Voting PDF