Canadians will head to the polls on Monday, April 28, 2025 for a Federal Election. CNIB wants to make sure electors who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision are aware of their right to accessible services and tools available at the polls.
Accessibility Features
The following materials will be available for voters on election day and at advanced polls:
- Magnifier with light
- Voting screen that lets more light in
- Sign language interpretation (must be requested ahead of time – electors are encouraged to call the Elections Canada office in their riding by the Tuesday before election day, 6:00 p.m.)
- Braille list of candidates (on election day only)
- Large-print list of candidates
- Tactile and braille voting templates
- Assistance in marking a ballot
- Large grip pencil
- Signature guide
Electors may also use an assistive device when voting, such as their own pencil to mark the ballot, or smartphone to read the ballot behind the voting screen. Smartphone devices may be connected to the internet.
Once the election is called, electors can make sure their assigned polling stations meet their accessibility needs by:
- Checking their voter information card.
- Visiting elections.ca and entering their postal code into the Voter Information Service box.
- Calling Election Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY).
More information
1-800-463-6868
TTY 1-800-361-8935
www.elections.ca
Accessible Voting – Information Sessions
In partnership with Elections Canada, CNIB is hosting several virtual training sessions in the lead-up to the federal election. During these sessions, we’ll cover accommodations and tools available at advanced polls and on election day, what identification is required to vote, and guide you through checking your polling location.
Make sure you know what to expect, and what you can request on voting day, by participating in one of the following sessions!
Please pick one:
- Western Canada Session: Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. Mountain Time. Register for the Western Canada session.
- Quebec Session (French): Tuesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Register for the Quebec session.
- Atlantic Canada Session: Thursday, April 17 at 1 p.m. Atlantic Time. Register for the Atlantic Canada workshop.
- Central Canada Session: Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Central Time. Register for the Central Canada workshop.
Elections Canada Documents
The following documents have been provided by Elections Canada to provide information about the accessibility of the Federal Election.
Community Leader Handbook (large print)
Community Leader Handbook (e-text)
Guide to the Federal Election (large print)
Guide to the Federal Election (e-text)
Have your ID ready to Vote (large print)
Have your ID ready to Vote (e-text)