Federal Election 2025: What if you don't receive your voter registration card by Friday? Can you vote?

Voter registration cards are expected to land in the mailboxes of Canadian voters by Friday, April 10. It’s helpful to take your card when you go to vote. It indicates to the officials at your polling station that you are a registered voter. It also confirms your name and address, as well as the address of your polling station. When are voter registration cards mailed? Elections Canada mails voter information cards to everyone on the constantly updated national register of electors shortly after an election is called. Generally, they arrive three weeks before election day. What if my address is incorrect? Always check your card when it arrives to ensure that your name and address printed on it are correct. Incorrect information doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t on the voter registration list, especially if you have voted before. You just need to update the information on the Elections Canada website, at your local Elections Canada office or by calling: 1-800-463-6868. Make sure to act promptly to ensure your updated information is processed before election day. You can also verify your correct address by bringing the required IDs to your polling station. If you haven’t received a voter registration card, you can call Elections Canada to ask about the location of your polling station. Or visit any local Elections Canada office for assistance. Do I need the card to vote? The voter card is not mandatory for voting. However, you do need to be registered to vote in a federal election. To register and vote in the federal election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on election day and be able to prove your identity and address. Generally, voters must bring proof of identity and address to vote — even with the voter registration card. Examples of acceptable ID include a driver’s license, provincial health card, utility bill, and a bank statement. Expired IDs are accepted if they display your name and current address. What if I don’t have ID? If you don’t have ID, you can declare your identity and address in writing. Someone assigned to your polling station, who knows you, must vouch for you. That person must bring their own ID. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.