Ontario General Election

Today, February 27, 2025, is a day that could shape the future—your future, your community’s future, and the direction of our nation. It’s Election Day, and if you haven’t already cast your ballot, this is your moment to make a difference. At VWAT, we’re here to remind you: voting isn’t just a right, it’s a power you hold to influence the issues and leaders that impact your life every day.

Why does it matter? Every election, big or small, decides things that hit close to home—schools, roads, jobs, healthcare, and more. Your vote is your say in who gets to make those calls. Skip it, and someone else decides for you. Last election, millions didn’t show up, and the margins were razor-thin in some races. Your ballot could be the one that tips the scale.

Things You Should Know

WHAT: Ontario General Election
WHEN: Thursday, February 27, today! From 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
WHO: To be eligible to vote, you must be 18 years or older on voting day, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of Ontario.
WHERE: If you’ve registered to vote (this question is asked when you apply for citizenship), you should have received a voter information card by mail, sent via Canada Post between February 17 and 22, although recent snowstorms across the province have caused delays in mail delivery over the past week. The voter information card from Elections Ontario details the location and time you can vote.

Or visit this link to find your polling location:
https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html
Simply enter your postal code, and it will show your voting location.

HOW:

• Voters are required to bring their voter information card and a valid piece of identification when going to vote.

• Can I still vote if I don’t have my voter card?
  Yes, you can still vote if you didn’t receive your voter information card.
  The card may not have reached you because you might not have registered to vote. If you haven’t registered or didn’t receive the card for another reason, when you go to vote, just bring an accepted piece of ID that shows your name and current home address. ID is accepted without the voter card.
  The Elections Ontario website lists many documents that can be accepted if you don’t have a voter information card. Here are a few common examples:
  Issued by the government:
  Ontario driver’s license / Ontario photo card / Child tax benefit statement / Income tax notice of assessment / Any document showing both your name and home address issued by the Government of Canada or Ontario.
  Any document displaying both your name and home address issued by the Government of Canada or Ontario, such as utility bills (electricity, water, gas, phone, cable TV, property tax, etc.).

Note: In Canada, election day is not considered a paid holiday, but the Canada Elections Act requires employers to give employees at least three consecutive hours to vote on election day.
For more details on this, you can contact Elections Ontario directly at 1-888-668-8683 or email info@elections.on.ca.

No time? No excuses! and polls are set up to handle busy schedules. Bring a friend, make it quick, and feel the satisfaction of knowing you showed up.

Still on the fence? Think about what’s at stake for you—whether it’s climate action, economic opportunity, or keeping your neighborhood safe. Tomorrow’s results will reflect the voices that speak up, not the ones that stay silent. History shows that when people vote, change happens. When they don’t, it stalls.

So, set a reminder, grab your ID, and head to the polls today. Tell your family, your coworkers, your social circle—let’s make February 27 a day we all step up. VWAT believes in the power of every single vote, and that means yours. Let’s do this together.

Get ready to Vote for ON!