颁补苍补诲补’蝉听2025 federal election is coming to a head. On Monday, voters across the country head to polling stations to help elect the nation’s next leader.
Here’s everything Toronto-area voters need to know about voting in the federal election.
What time do polls open and close?
On election day, polls will be open for 12 hours, with staggered voting hours to allow results to come in around the same time across the country, according to Elections Canada.
Polls open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 9:30 p.m. for the GTA and much of Ontario in the Eastern Daylight Time zone.
Check out our interactive map for live results after polls close.
What kind of ID do I need to bring?
Elections Canada encourages voters to bring their driver’s licence or any other Canadian government-issued card that includes your name, photo and current address. You’re also encouraged to bring your voter information card to make the voting process as smooth as possible.
Alternatively, you can bring two pieces of ID 鈥 both showing your name, and at least one with your current address (such as a utility bill and student ID, or voter information card and bank statement).
If you don’t have ID, you can still vote. You’ll need to declare your identity and address in writing and be accompanied by someone assigned to your polling station who can vouch for you. The voucher needs to prove their identity and address, Elections Canada added.
What if I didn’t receive my voter information card?
If you haven鈥檛 received your card, it could be because you鈥檙e not registered to vote or your registration is out of date.
You don鈥檛 need a voter information card to vote, but you need to be registered. You have the option of registering when you go to vote.
To register to vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on election day and must be able to prove your identity and address with a piece of ID.
Do I need to bring a pen?
Election workers are legally required to supply voters with blacklead pencils 鈥 but you can also mark your ballot with your own pen, if you’d like.
- Craig Lord The Canadian Press
Elections Canada says it uses pencils because pens can dry up or leak, which risks spoiling a ballot. Any writing tool will do, the agency added.
What is the election day forecast for the GTA?
Good news for Torontonians hitting the polls on Monday: Environment Canada is calling for a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 17 C.
Parts of the GTA, including Peel Region, York and Durham, are expected to be similarly warm and cloudy, according to to the forecast.
How can I stay informed?
The Star has in-depth聽coverage of the federal election, including poll projections聽and all of the latest news and analysis.
It’s also聽tracking the promises made by the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP. The article is updated as the parties continue to make pledges.
What will the weather be on election day?
After a rainy weekend in Toronto, voters should have no issue walking to cast their ballots.
Monday is set to bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a daytime high of 19 C, according to Environment Canada.
The evening is set to bring more cloudy weather as temperatures dip to a low of 5 C.
Correction — April, 28, 2025
This article has been updated. A previous version incorrectly stated that Ontario Health Cards include home addresses. They do not.
With files from Vanessa Tiberio, Kristjan Lautens and The Canadian Press
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