Everything you need to know: Federal election on April 28

The federal election is an opportunity to have a say in choosing our next Prime Minister. You will also be voting for your Member of Parliament (MP).

When is election day? 

Election day has officially been called for Monday, April 28, 2025. Polling places will be open from 9:30am – 9:30pm.  Vote at your assigned voting location, which you can find on your voter information card or through the Voter Information Service.

You can also vote at your assigned polling station on advanced polling days (Friday-Monday, April 18-21). For more information on all four ways to vote, check out our election primer.

Am I eligible to vote? 

To vote in the federal election, you must: 

• be at least 18 years of age on election day; 
• be a Canadian Citizen; and 
• prove your identity and address

Are you registered to vote?

To check online if you are registered to vote, or to register, use the Online Voter Registration Service. 

Who are my candidates and what electoral district do I live in? 

The Voter Information Service provided by Elections Canada gives useful information about your electoral district, including the list of candidates, locations of advance and election day polling places, the address of your local Elections Canada office and a map of your electoral district. 

You can find information by inputting your postal code, name of your electoral district, candidate name, etc.

There are five main federal political parties: Liberal Party of Canada, Conservative Party of Canada, New Democratic Party, Bloc Québécois and Green Party of Canada.

Check out the Party Platform Monitor by Food Banks Canada to track the promises political parties are making in the lead up to the election.

How can I make an impact? 

To tackle food insecurity and poverty, we need government to enact strong policies to tackle the systemic root causes. A strong social safety net is the foundation of resilient communities—something that sets Canada apart and has long been a source of national pride. The time is now for bold and decisive action.

Use our online tool to demand that party leaders and local candidates commit to bold action so that every Canadian can meet their basic needs and live with dignity.

Together, we can show the power of community by voting in the upcoming election on Monday, April 28, 2025!

Download our election primer here.

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