Get Ready to Vote

Information about Canada's Upcoming Federal Election

Have your say on voting day! Get ready to vote for the upcoming Federal Election on Monday, April 28. Find voting information and learn how to use your membership to access trusted library resources on news and events.

Are you eligible to vote?

To vote in a federal election, you must:  

  • be a Canadian citizen 

  • be at least 18 years old on election day

  • prove your identity and address

Register to Vote

If you've registered to vote, you'll receive your Voter Information Card in the mail by April 11. Your voter card includes where and when to vote. You can still vote if you did not receive a voter card, or have not yet registered. 

Visit the Elections Canada website for more information on how to register, required ID to vote, how to update your voting information, and how to vote early. Information on accessible voting stations in your area and assistance with language or sign language can also be found online. 

Go to Elections Canada

Meet the Electoral Candidates in Your Community

Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill
•    Danielle Maniuk, New Democratic Party
•    Costas Menegakis, Conservative Party of Canada
•    Tom Muench, Green Party of Canada
•    Leah Taylor Roy, Liberal Party of Canada
•    Igor Tvorogov, People's Party of Canada
 

Richmond Hill South
•    Ebrahim Astaraki, New Democratic Party
•    Vincent Ho, Conservative Party of Canada
•    Majid Jowhari, Liberal Party of Canada
•    Alison Lam, Green Party of Canada
•    Joshua Sideris, People's Party of Canada
•    Yan Wang, Independent
•    Juni Yeung, Canadian Future Party

Where Can I Find Reliable Information?

The Library is here to help you find reliable information ahead of voting day that you can use as you prepare to head to the polls.

  • Get digital access to national newspapers for free with Pressreader. Read the Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, and more. Simply enter your library card number and PIN to log in. Be sure to click on Library or Group and in the search bar, type in Richmond Hill Public Library. Go to PressReader.

  • Improve your digital literacy with Kermode: an online tool that builds fundamental digital literacy and critical thinking skills to help you navigate today's political issues. If prompted, the license key for Richmond Hill Public Library is RHPL. Learn more about Kermode.

  • Discover unique and local news content on CBC Corner. Get the latest news and information on elections coverage. Access for free with your library membership. Go to CBC Corner.

  • TVO Today offers in-depth news and analysis about politics and current affairs. Learn more about key issues affecting communities and discussions around the upcoming federal election. Explore TVO Today.