Voters in Ottawa and across Ontario ahead to the polls this week in Ontario’s 44th general election.
While three days of advance voting wrapped up on Saturday, you can still vote at your local election office until 6 p.m. on Wednesday or vote on Election Day Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Elections Ontario says voter information cards were mailed out Feb. 17 to 22 with information about where and when to vote, but you can still vote if you do not receive the card by Election Day.
Here is what you need to know to vote in the Ontario election:
When can I vote?
Elections Ontario held three days of advance voting: Thursday. Feb. 20; Friday, Feb. 21; and Saturday, Feb. 22.
Election Day is Thursday, Feb. 27. You can vote at your assigned voting location from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Elections Ontario says you can also vote in your person at your local election office from the day after an election in your electoral district has been called until 6 p.m. the day before election day (Wednesday).
Who is eligible to vote?
To vote in the Ontario election, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older;
- A Canadian citizen; and
- A resident of Ontario
What do you need to vote?
Elections Ontario says to vote in the Ontario election, bring your voter information card and one piece of ID showing your name to the voting location.
To vote:
- You must provide ID to receive a ballot. You may use an electronic copy of your ID, which may be printed or displayed on a mobile device.
- Photo ID is not required. If you choose to show photo ID, your appearance does not need to match the photo.
- Elections Ontario says you do not need to provide any information about your sex or gender expression.
International ID or permanent resident cards will not be accepted as ID.
A piece of ID may be:
A government-issued ID includes: a birth certificate, marriage certificate, Ontario health card, Canadian passport, Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, Citizenship Card, Certificate of Indian Status, Certification of Naturalization, firearms licence, Old Age Security identification card, or a birth certificate from a Canadian province or territory.
Other pieces of ID accepted include a blood donor card, credit/debit card, diplomatic or special passport, hospital records, a student card or a union card/professional licence.
Voter Information Card
Elections Ontario says residents on the Register will receive a voter information card in the mail the week of Feb. 17-22 with information about when and where to vote.
If you do not receive your voter information card, you can still vote, but your name may not be on the voters list. Elections Ontario says bring a piece of accepted ID showing your name and current home address to the polling station.
Can I still vote if I don’t receive my voter information card?
Yes, you can still vote if you don’t receive your voter information card.
Elections Ontario says you will need to bring a piece of ID with your name and current home address on it to vote.
Where do I vote?
If you haven’t received your voter information card, you can find your voting location on the Elections Ontario website. The website will show your voting location on Election Day, and the advance poll locations.
Voting if you’re a student
Elections Ontario says students can vote in the electoral district of your permanent home address or in the electoral district for your address while attending school.
You will need to show ID to vote. On-campus voting is only for students living on campus.
