What if I did not receive a Voter Information Card?
Don’t worry! Voter Information Cards are not necessary to vote, it simply speeds up the process when you do go to vote. If you did not receive one in the mail, but you still registered to vote, you have ID with your full name and address, you know where the voting station is in your riding, that's all you need!
Can I vote at uOttawa even if my hometown is in a different riding?
Yes! It would be helpful if you registered yourself to vote first so it would take less time to vote at the voting station, but if you don’t as long as you bring proof of your address with your full name, you can register at the station!
What if none of my government ID has the address I am voting in?
There are still many options! Bring a utility bill, ask for a Letter of Residence from the University of Ottawa, a bank statement, a lease agreement etc.
What does the federal government have power over?
- The federal government oversees issues affecting the entire country like national defence, foreign affairs, interprovincial and international trade, immigration, federal taxes, the RCMP, student loans, and so much more. See below a list of responsibilities from each level of government.
- Please note that there are overlaps of responsibilities across every level of governance. They often must try to work collaboratively to achieve their goals, for example, housing, transit, and education.
Who am I voting for?
- You do not vote directly for the Prime Minister in a federal election. Instead, you vote for a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent your electoral district, also known as a riding.
- Canada has 343 ridings, and each riding elects one MP. The candidate with the most votes in their riding wins a seat in the House of Commons.
- The political party that wins the most seats across the country usually forms the government. If a party wins a majority (172+ seats), its leader becomes the Prime Minister. If no party wins a majority, the party with the most seats may form a minority government or seek cooperation from other parties.
How do I choose who to vote for?
Note: During the creation of this document not all parties established their platforms. When they do update them on their websites, we will commit to updating this document as necessary. In the meantime, we will be providing an updated list of articles that keep you informed on what parties are promising.
- News
- Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) – yet to be announced
- Green Party
- Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) – yet to be announced
- New Democrat Party (NDP)– yet to be announced
Candidate Party Websites
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