Where to Vote in Canada’s Election

Canada|Where to Vote in Canada’s Election

On Monday, millions of Canadians will cast their ballots at a critical junction for the nation. About 7.2 million Canadians have already voted during an early voting period, according to Elections Canada.

If you are headed to the polls, here’s how to find where to vote.

Where do I vote?

You’ll need to find the polling station associated with your address. You can find your station on Canada’s election website or by calling 1-800-463-6868.

When are polling places open?

Polls are open for 12 hours across the country, and voting hours vary by time zone.

In the Pacific time zone polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and in the Mountain time zone, polling stations are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In the Atlantic, Central, and Newfoundland time zones, polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

In the Eastern time zone, polls are open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

What happens if I’m in line when the polling station closes?

Stay in line: Anyone already in line will be able to cast their ballot.

What do I need to bring to the polling place?

Bring your voting card that you received in the mail, and a form of identification with your name. Here’s a list of acceptable forms of government issued identification.

What if I didn’t register to vote?

You can still register at your polling station on Monday. Bring an identification card that shows your current address.

If you recently moved , you can provide a handful of documents to prove your new place of residence.