Here's how to vote in the 2025 Canadian election

Can you vote?

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I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (April 28)

My place of ordinary residence is in Waterloo

You can vote in the Waterloo 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 is one way left to vote this election.

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

Trillium Lutheran and Elevation Church

22 Willow Street, Waterloo

St. David Catholic Secondary School

4 High Street, Waterloo

Lincoln Heights School

270 Quickfall Drive, Waterloo

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

445 Anndale Road, Waterloo

Lexington Public School

431 Forestlawn Road, Waterloo

Bridgeport Public School

59 Bridge Street West, Kitchener

Church of the Holy Saviour

33 Allen Street East, Waterloo

Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School

660 Glen Forrest Boulevard, Waterloo

Centennial Public School

141 Amos Avenue, Waterloo

First Baptist Church

306 Erb Street West, Waterloo

Laurelwood Public School

460 Brentcliffe Drive, Waterloo

Mary Johnston Public School

475 Brynhurst Boulevard, Waterloo

All Saints' Anglican Church-entry off Highpoint Ave.

400 Northfield Drive West, Waterloo

Creekside Church

660 Conservation Drive, Waterloo

Lincoln Road Chapel

145 Lincoln Road, Waterloo

Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care Centre

65 Noecker Street, Waterloo

Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church

245 Lexington Road, Waterloo

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School

55 Roslin Avenue South, Waterloo

Albert McCormick Community Centre

500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo

Westvale Public School

265 Westvale Drive, Waterloo

Parkminster United Church

275 Erb Street East, Waterloo

St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School

405 Pastern Trail, Waterloo

St. Luke Catholic Elementary School

550 Chesapeake Drive, Waterloo

Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church -Dawson St. entrance

29 Westmount Road South, Waterloo

Waterloo Christian Reformed Church

209 Bearinger Road, Waterloo

University of Waterloo - Student Life Centre (SLC)

200 University Avenue West, Waterloo

Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School

485 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo

WLU - Lodge Administration Building at 45 Lodge

45 Lodge Street, Waterloo

Lester B. Pearson Public School

520 Chesapeake Drive, Waterloo

Vista Hills Public School

314 Sweet Gale Street, Waterloo

Columbus Conference Centre

145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo

The Beechmount

265 Westcourt Place, Waterloo

Abraham Erb Public School

710 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo

Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church

700 Glen Forrest Boulevard, Waterloo

Edna Staebler Public School

450 Bernay Drive, Waterloo

Northlake Woods Public School

500 Northlake Drive, Waterloo

RIM Park - Gym #1

2001 University Avenue East, Waterloo

The Cedars

543 Beechwood Drive, Waterloo

Kitchener-Waterloo Bilingual School

600 Erb Street West, Waterloo

Millen Woods Public School

640 New Hampshire Street, Waterloo

Lincoln Towers Apartments

130 Lincoln Road, Waterloo

St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School

525 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo

University of Waterloo - UW Place - Beck Hall

108 Seagram Drive, Waterloo

Chartwell Clair Hills Retirement Residence

530 Columbia Street West, Waterloo

Trinity Evangelical Missionary Church

330 Conservation Drive, Waterloo

Seven Westhill Retirement Apartments

7 Westhill Drive, Waterloo

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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

Waseem Botros
Conservative

Bardish Chagger
Liberal

Santa Claus Chatham
Rhino

Héline Chow
NDP

Simon Guthrie
Green

Jamie Hari
Independent

Val Neekman
Independent

Hans Roach
Independent

Douglas Ross
PPC

Your pick for MP

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Your choice

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Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it. And all most people need to go out and vote is a little push from a friend!

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

Waseem Botros	Conservative Party of Canada
Bardish Chagger	Liberal Party of Canada
Santa Claus Chatham	Rhinoceros Party
Héline Chow	New Democratic Party
Simon Guthrie	Green Party of Canada
Jamie Hari
Val Neekman
Hans Roach
Douglas Ross	People's Party of Canada

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