2025 Federal Election:
Compiled voting information for students

To vote in this election students must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day, and prove your identity and address. Many Canadian post-secondary students living in Nova Scotia have two residences; one when they’re at school and one when they’re not at school.

For the purpose of the Federal Elections, students will vote using the address they consider home, (where they ordinarily live). For some, this will be the address where they live while at school; for others, it may be another address, such as where they live when school is out. In either case, students must have ID with that address to register and vote.

FEDERAL CANADIAN election

The Federal Election is:
Monday, April 28, 2025

elections canada website

As a student, Where do I vote?

On-Campus Voting | Dalhousie University

Life Sciences Research Institute | McNamara Boardoom
1344 Summer Street (Carelton Campus, Halifax)

  • April 13: 12pm - 6pm

  • April 14: 9am - 9pm

  • April 15: 9am - 9pm

  • April 16: 9am - 9pm

The voting process for Elections Canada's Vote on Campus program differs from the one used on Election Day or advanced polling days. It uses what's called a special ballot, which allows voters to cast their ballot remotely or outside their home electoral district.

  • Proof of identification and home address are all that is required to register to vote at the special voting site. Individuals must be at least 18 years old at the time of voting. 

  • An elections official will be available at the voting place to provide a ballot and, if requested, a list of all candidates for an elector's specific home riding. Voters will then mark their choice and follow instructions for submitting the ballot, which includes placing it in an unmarked envelope and then inside another with the voter's name on it. See the full list of ID accepted to register and vote.

general Voting information

  • To be eligible to vote in a Canadian federal election, you must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old on election day. Some things to consider:

    • Are you a Canadian citizen who will be aged 18 or older on April 28, 2025?

    • Is your current home address in Canada?

      Your home address is where you live. It's where you intend to return when you are away from that place.

  • To register and vote in the federal election, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address.

    How do I register to vote?

    Register before you go to vote

    Register when you go to vote

    Or, you can register when you go to vote. While you don't need ID to vote, you will be asked for identification with your name and civic address (see acceptable identification) when you register. If you don't have identification, you may swear an oath and declare your name and address.

    • April 9
      To find the list of candidates running in your riding, use the Voter Information Service.

    • April 11
      If you didn’t get your voter information card or the information on it is incorrect, use the Online Voter Registration Service to check your registration, register or update your address, or call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) for assistance.

    • April 13-16
      Vote on Campus is offered for four days, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check the list of participating campuses to find the one nearest you.

    • April 14
      The Guide to the federal election is mailed to all households. Keep it handy–it has all the information you need to vote.

    • April 18-21
      Advance polling stations are open for four days, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station.

    • April 22
      Electors can vote by special ballot at any local Elections Canada office, until April 22, 6 p.m.

    • This is the deadline to apply to vote by mail. You will vote using the special ballot process.

    • *sign language interpretation Available if it is requested by April 22. Fill out the online form or call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) to let us know what type of interpretation service you need.

    • April 28 | Election day

      Bring accepted ID.

  • Vote on election day

    Vote at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, April 28. Polls will be open for 12 hours (hours vary by time zone).

    To find your polling station, check your voter information card or use our Voter Information Service.

    Vote on advance polling days
    Vote at your assigned polling station from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on:

    • Friday, April 18

    • Saturday, April 19

    • Sunday, April 20, or

    • Monday, April 21

    Learn the difference between advance voting in federal and provincial elections.

    To find your advance polling station, check your voter information card or use our Voter Information Service.

    Vote early at any Elections Canada office
    There are around 500 Elections Canada offices open across the country. Vote at any one of them by April 22, 6 p.m.

    You will vote using the special ballot process.

    Our offices are open seven days a week:

    • Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

    • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    • Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.

    Find the Elections Canada office nearest you.

    Vote by mail
    To vote by mail, apply online or at any Elections Canada office across the country. Don't wait, deadlines apply. You must apply by Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m. You will vote using the special ballot process.

    Once you apply to vote by mail, you can't change your mind and vote at advance polls or on election day.

  • If you are considering voting by mail, here is what you should know:

    Who should consider voting by mail?

    • Students away from home

    • You know you will be outside your riding during advance or election day polls and prefer not to vote early at an Elections Canada office.

    Voting at advance or election day polls is still the simplest and most efficient option.

    • If you want to vote by mail, plan early. Deadlines apply, and you must allow enough time for your special ballot voting kit to reach you and for you to return your marked ballot to Elections Canada by election day.

    • Once your application to vote by mail is approved, you can't change your mind and vote at advance polls or on election day.

    • Your ballot is your responsibility. If you need help returning your ballot, seal your ballot kit envelopes and choose someone you know and trust.

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Information on this page comes directly from
Elections Nova Scotia website and can be found at
https://electionsnovascotia.ca/