There will be a federal election on April 28, 2025.
We are partnering with Elections Canada to ensure those living with the effects of brain injury have access to education and information to make the electoral process more accessible. We will be posting information in this section of the website to ensure it is available when an election is called.
Election 2025: Brain Injury Advocacy Initiatives
Canadians are heading to the polls, and this election is a crucial opportunity to make sure the voices of those affected by brain injury are heard. With so many messages and campaigns competing for attention, we understand it can feel overwhelming. However, we need your support to ensure brain injury remains a priority on the federal agenda.
Brain Injury Canada is championing two key advocacy initiatives during this election.
Watch our presentations with Elections Canada
Together we explore the process of voting in a federal election, and work opportunities at a federal election.
Am I registered to vote?
Learn how to check your voter registration status.
How do I cast my vote?
Vote from your home with mail-in ballots, vote in-person, or at an Elections Canada office. Learn about your options, and what you need to prepare to cast your vote.
Watch this video presentation from Brain Injury Canada and Elections Canada covering the different ways you can vote in federal elections.
What accessibility tools does Elections Canada offer?
Whether you’re planning to vote by mail or in-person, there are accessibility options available to you. Learn what is available on the day of an election, what you can request in advance, and how to let Elections Canada workers know that you need accessible tools.
How do I know who to vote for?
The choice is 100% yours – but we’ll share information on how to find the candidates in your area and how to find their platform so you can make an informed decision when it comes time to cast your vote.
Why does my vote count?
Every Canadian has a voice, and yours deserves to be heard. Learn why your vote matters, what voting system we have, and how it all works.
I’ve got more questions
Check out our FAQ section or Elections Canada’s website for more information about voting and elections.
Canada is a democracy, which means that Canadian citizens vote for people they want to represent them at different levels of government when there are elections. These representatives are responsible for making decisions about budgets, public services like health care and public works, and advocating for the areas/communities they represent. It is our job as citizens to vote for the candidates we think will do the best job for us. It is also our responsibility to help educate these candidates about issues that we face.
Over 1.5 million Canadians experience brain injury. This does not include those with concussion, military & veteran injuries, or caregivers who are affected by brain injury. One of the best and most effective ways to increase support for brain injury is to use your vote to support the candidates that most represent your beliefs and needs.
Having a candidate in office that understands the obstacles people with brain injury face is a step forward. In order to have candidates that understand brain injury, we need to work together to educate them. This can be done through writing letters, participating in town hall events, and running awareness/education campaigns (that’s where organizations like Brain Injury Canada come in).
This section of our website is full of information on how Canada’s voting process works, how to participate in campaign-related events, and more.
