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Vote, that's all! Canadian Federal Elections
Event Start:
April 28, 2025 9:00 AM
Event End:
April 29, 2025
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As Canada prepares for the upcoming federal election, the Calgary UX community invites you to help shape the future of our country with an informed decision, which is one of the most powerful contributions you can make to democracy.
**How to Vote in Canada: Step-by-Step Guide**
### ✅ **Step 1: Make Sure You’re Registered to Vote**
Check if you’re registered at your current address.
You can **register or update your information online**.
🔗 Check or Register to Vote: https://ereg.elections.ca/Fior-wwlv?lang=e
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### 📮 **Step 2: Choose How You Want to Vote**
You have several options:
* **On election day** at your assigned polling station
* **At advance polls** (usually open for 4 days before the election)
* **At any Elections Canada office** before the deadline
* **By mail** (you must apply in advance to vote by mail)
🔗 Ways to Vote: https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?dir=vote&document=index&lang=e§ion=vot
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### 🆔 **Step 3: Get Your ID Ready**
You need to prove your identity and address.
You can:
* Show one piece of government-issued ID with photo, name, and address
* Show two pieces of ID (both must have your name, one must have your address)
* Take an oath and have someone vouch for you
🔗 Accepted ID to Vote: https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=ids&document=index&lang=e
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### 📬 **Step 4: Watch for Your Voter Information Card (VIC)**
You’ll receive a card in the mail with info about **where and when to vote**.
If you don’t receive one, don’t worry—you can still vote!
🔗 Voter Information Service: https://ereg.elections.ca/CWelcome.aspx?lang=e
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### 🗳️ **Step 5: Cast Your Ballot**
Bring your ID and vote in person at your assigned location or send in your mail-in ballot if you applied to vote by mail.
🔗 Voting FAQs: https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&document=index&lang=e
We are offering you a collection of **non-partisan, trustworthy resources** to guide and empower you through the voting process:
* **[Elections Canada](https://www.elections.ca/)** – Your go-to source for official information on how, when, and where to vote.
* **[Vote Compass](https://votecompass.cbc.ca/)** – Discover how your views align with the platforms of Canada’s political parties.
* **[Samara Centre for Democracy](https://www.samaracentre.ca/)** – Learn more about civic engagement, political leadership, and how our democracy works.
* 👥 **[Apathy is Boring](https://www.apathyisboring.com/)** – A youth-led initiative helping Canadians get involved in civic life.
* **[Democracy Watch](https://democracywatch.ca/)** – Stay informed on accountability and transparency in government.
* **[Fair Vote Canada](https://www.fairvote.ca/)** – Understand how our electoral system works and how representation could improve.
* **[CIVIX Canada](https://civix.ca/)** – Support for student voters and digital media literacy tools.
* **[Canadian Women Voters Congress](https://www.womenvoters.ca/)** – Encouraging women’s leadership in politics and democracy.
* **[Imagine Canada](https://imaginecanada.ca/)** – Discover how nonprofits are advocating for community well-being and how elections impact their work.
Use these tools to learn about the process, explore the issues, and cast your ballot with confidence. Every vote matters—and yours is no exception.
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