It’s election day in Canada, and Montrealers are heading to the polls to cast their votes.
With Canadian patriotism on the rise (have you tried a Canada bagel?), and staycations at an all-time high thanks to updated U.S. travel rules and safety advisories and anxiety about crossing the border, there’s no time like the present for an election.
What are the requirements to vote for the Canadian federal election?
To register and vote in a federal election, you must:
Be a Canadian citizen
Be at least 18 years old on election day
Prove your identity and address
When are polling stations open?
On election day, polling stations are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Check your yellow reminder card to check your polling station’s hours of operation.
Who is eligible to vote?
In order to vote, you must be a Canadian citizen; be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address.
The only remaining way to vote in today’s election is at your assigned polling station on Monday, April 28.
Where is your local polling station?
To find out where your assigned polling station is located:
Check your voter information card
Enter your postal code into the Voter Information Service box here.
Call 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY).
When does voting end for the Canadian federal election?
Voting hours are staggered so that the majority of results are available at approximately the same time across the country.
For a complete list of voting hours at polling stations across Canada, click here.
Are there exceptions to the voting options?
If one of the following situations applies to you, there are other options available:
You are a student
You are unable to move about for health reasons
You live in a residential long-term care centre or a private seniors’ residence
You are in a hospital, a rehabilitation centre, a palliative care home or an addiction resource
You are outside Quebec
You are in another electoral division
You are in a remote or isolated area
You are incarcerated
You have reduced mobility or motor skills
You have hearing or visual limitations
For more information about any or all of these situations, click here.
Where and how to watch the Canadian Federal Election 2025 result live?
There are many ways to follow Canada's 45th general election.
Comprehensive coverage is available across many platforms with real-time results, news updates and analysis.
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