Be Informed:

Vote Compass
How do your views align with the major political parties in Canada?

Compare the Major Parties
Keep track of the major parties’ promises on the most pressing issues.

What is the First Past the Post Electoral System?
How does Canada's electoral system, often called "first past the post", affect electoral outcomes?

ElectoFacts
Fact check online information about elections in Canada.

AFP Fact Check Canada
Provides accurate, unbiased political information, including debunked social media posts.

Election Integrity and Security
How do we all play our part in keeping Canada’s elections 'free and fair'?

Vaughan Electoral Districts:

Electoral Districts in Vaughan
Learn more about your Electoral District, including information about where to vote and who the candidates are.

• King-Vaughan
• Thornhill
• Vaughan-Woodbridge

Not in Vaughan? Find Your Electoral District

Major Parties and Candidates:

Learn more about the major political parties in Canada by visiting the links below. Parties are listed in alphabetical order.

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Get Involved

Below is a list of organizations that offer volunteer opportunities.

• New Majority
  A non-partisan organization aimed at motivating young voters and first-time voters.
• Operation Black Vote Canada
  An organization dedicated to increasing the representation of Black Canadians in politics, civil services, and more.
• Fair Vote Canada
  An organization campaigning for voter reform and proportional representation.
• Apathy is Boring
  A non-partisan organization that supports and educates youth to be active and contributing citizens in Canada's democracy.
• Get Out the Vote
  A national effort to ensure post-secondary students have accurate information about how, when, and where to vote while fostering a culture of civic engagement on campuses.
• Inspire Democracy
  Working to make elections more accessible for underrepresented groups and for voters facing barriers.
• Democratic Engagement Exchange
  Inspiring eligible voters to build a vibrant and inclusive democracy in Canada while addressing common challenges to voters. Presented by Toronto Metropolitan University.

Programs

Check out these VPL programs that will engage with the federal election and democratic conversations.

• Fact Checkers: Elections, Democracy, and the Fight for Truth
  Thursday, April 17, 7:00 PM
  Online on Zoom
  Join Alex MacIsaac from the Samara Centre for Democracy to learn what to watch out for during the electoral season.
• Get Out the Vote
  Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 PM
  Dufferin Clark Library
  Join Dan Desson from Fair Vote Canada to learn about alternatives to our current electoral system.
• Debate Club
  Thursdays, May 15, 22, and 29, 7:00 PM
  Civic Centre Resource Library
  Improve your critical thinking and public speaking skills while exploring current events and philosophical questions. For grades 8-10.
• English Conversation Circle
  Mondays, April 14, 28 and May 12, 26, 6:00 PM
  Maple Library
  Newcomers and ESL learners can meet to practice their English in an informal environment with adult volunteers.
• Virtual ESL Café
  Tuesdays, April 15 and May 5, 20, 1:30 PM
  Online on Zoom
  Newcomers and ESL learners can practice their English in an informal online environment with adult volunteers.
• Let's Go to the Movies
  Monday, April 28, 1:30 PM
  Dufferin Clark Library
  Watch a screening of the TV series Unrigged, a show that guides audiences through our political landscape and the pertinent challenges.