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2025 Federal Election

2025 Federal Election

2025 Federal Election

On April 28, Canadians head to the polls to vote for their next federal government. Ottawa can seem like a long way away from UBC, your vote can affect you in big ways, such as:

  • Making housing and rent more affordable
  • More financial support for students
  • Job creation and student programs
  • And a whole bunch more.

Have a say on the things that matter most to you. This Federal Election, get out and vote for your next Government of Canada.

Are You Eligible to Vote?

To be eligible to vote in the municipal elections as a resident or non-resident property elector, you must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older when registered to vote
  • Be a Canadian citizen (Permanent Residents cannot vote)
  • Prove you identity and address.

Permanent residents that have not yet become Canadian citizens are unable to vote. 

Where and When Can You Vote?

There are three different opportunities that students have to vote:

Vote at The Nest (any riding)
From Sunday April 13 to Wednesday April 16, you can vote in your home riding from UBC. The Voting Place is located on the Nest 4th Floor, in the GSS Lounge.

Hours

  • April 13: 12PM – 6PM
  • April 14-16: 9AM – 9PM

Advanced Voting (Individual Ridings)
If you don’t think you can vote on Election Day, or just want to vote early, Advance Polling stations will be open 9AM – 9PM, April 18 to April 21 in your home riding. This means you need to travel to your riding to vote in advance.

More information on Advance Voting

Mail Ballot Voting
Voters can request to vote by mail from Elections Canada. Requests must be received by Tuesday, April 22, 6PM to qualify.

Vote on Election Day
Monday, April 28 is Election Day. Polls will be open for 12 hours (hours may vary by time zone) so be sure to check the times and locations before heading out to vote. You must vote in your home riding.

What Do I Need to Vote?

First, make sure you are registered to vote.

When you arrive at a polling station, you must prove your identity

Option 1: Show one of these pieces of ID 

  • your driver’s licence 
  • any other card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial/territorial or local) with your photo, name and current address 

Option 2: Show two pieces of ID 
Both must have your name and at least one must have your current address. 

Examples: 

  • voter information card and bank statement 
  • utility bill and student ID card 

Don’t have these? No problem! See the list of accepted ID for Option 2. 

Option 3: If you don’t have ID 

You can still vote if you declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you and who is assigned to your polling station vouch for you. 

The voucher must be able to prove their identity and address. A person can vouch for only one person (except in long-term care facilities).