The 2025 Federal Election will take place on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Here are key resources for voting in the election:
Elections Canada website
Find all the information you need to know about the upcoming election, including important dates, rules, and updates at elections.ca.
What electoral district do I live in?
Enter your address on the Elections Canada website to easily find out which electoral district you belong to.
Barrie is split into two electoral districts:
Who are the candidates running in my electoral district?
Visit the Elections Canada website to learn more about the candidates running in your electoral district. The complete list of confirmed candidates will be available on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
How do I register to vote?
Learn how to register to vote or check if you’re already registered on the Elections Canada website. The deadline to register to vote is April 22, 2025.
How can I vote?
There are different ways you can vote other than voting on election day. Find out how to vote by mail, at advance voting locations, and more on the Elections Canada website.
What should I read to stay informed about the election?
Explore the library's curated book list on Canadian politics. Learn about past and present political landscapes to help you make an informed vote.
The library provides free in-library and remote, digital access to local, national and international newspapers. BPL offers PressReader online database, which features full electronic access to current editions of national newspapers such as the Globe & Mail and Toronto Star (among many other publications).
Prefer to watch or listen to your news? The library also offers CBC Corner, a digital portal that brings together audio, video, and news content from Canada's national public broadcaster. CBC has also created new interactive tools to help you get informed:
- Vote Compass: a tool developed by political scientists to help you explore how your views compare with those of the parties.
- Party Platform Tracker: Compare election platforms from Canada's six major parties.
- Poll Tracker: Find out where the polls stand in the lead-up to the election.
Regularly reviewing these reputable news sources will help keep you in the loop and provide reports, insights, and opinions relating to the federal election leading up to voting day.
Other helpful resources
- The guide to the federal election
- ID required to vote
- Accessible voting
- Jobs available during the election
- Canadians abroad
- Frequently asked questions
The Barrie Public Library supports the democratic process, freedom of expression, and informed discussion on political issues. By sharing information on the federal election, our goal is to increase participation and engagement in the election and reduce barriers to voting.
Learn more about the federal election at elections.ca.