Humber Polytechnic students, staff, and faculty will be able to cast their ballots on campus next week as part of Elections Canada’s “Vote on Campus” initiative for the 2025 federal election.
Voting stations will be set up at both North and Lakeshore campuses from Sunday, April 13, to Wednesday, April 16, offering a convenient way for the campus community to vote without needing to leave school grounds.
The polling station at North Campus will be located on the main floor atrium of the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (CTI). The Lakeshore Campus voting location will be on the main floor of the Humber Cultural Hub building in the Exchange.
Voting will take place on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Although the on-campus voting program is primarily intended to support students, any eligible Canadian voter can use the service. Individuals do not need to live in the riding where the campus is located to participate.
To vote, individuals must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years old on election day, and provide valid identification showing both their name and current address.
Acceptable forms of identification include a driver’s licence, a government-issued photo ID with an address, or two documents — one with a name and one with an address — such as a student card paired with a utility bill or bank statement.
A complete list of accepted ID options is available on the Elections Canada website.
Campus voting uses a special ballot system, which allows electors to vote for a candidate in their home riding, even if they are temporarily living or studying elsewhere. Voters will need to write the full name of the candidate they wish to vote for, so it is important to confirm the correct spelling and party affiliation before arriving at the polls.
Staff from Elections Canada will be on site throughout the four days to help with voter registration, ID checks, and ballot procedures. Assistance will also be available for those with questions about their home riding or candidate options.
The Vote on Campus initiative is designed to make participation more accessible for young voters, many voting for the first time.
Elections Canada wants to remove common barriers such as transportation, time, and registration confusion by offering extended hours and central on-campus locations.
