Montrealers are gearing up to elect their next mayor and city councillors on November 2, but the opportunity for advance voting is already in full swing throughout the city.
Various polling stations have been set up to cater to different groups, including students at universities and CEGEPs, seniors in CHSLDs and private residences, and the general public.
Residents have the option to cast their votes early at the offices of the returning officer from October 24 to 29, with mobile stations also making their rounds to visit seniors’ residences. Additionally, individuals with mobility or health challenges who have requested at-home voting can also take part in the electoral process.
On a recent Sunday, more than 3,200 poll workers were on hand to assist voters at over 200 polling locations across Montreal. These stations were operational from noon to 8 p.m., in accordance with the law, with mid-afternoon and late evening hours reportedly being the least busy times for voting. During this period, dozens of teams from Elections Montréal visited around 1,200 individuals who had opted for at-home voting due to health concerns.
Concordia University in downtown Montreal is one of the venues hosting advance voting. From October 27 to 29, all registered and eligible Concordia students, faculty, and staff residing within the amalgamated City of Montreal can vote on campus, regardless of their riding.
Polling stations are situated at the EV Atrium in the Sir George Williams Campus and room RF-110 in the Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre. Voting hours at both locations are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 27 and 28, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 29.
To be eligible to vote on campus, students and staff must be at least 18 years old by November 2, 2025, Canadian citizens, and listed on the Montreal electoral roll. Meeting these criteria enables them to conveniently cast their votes at their educational institution, ensuring their participation in the municipal election without having to leave campus.
In light of the ongoing postal strike, voters do not require an election card to vote. A valid piece of identification such as a driver’s license, health card, passport, Canadian Forces ID, or Certificate of Indian Status suffices for identification.
Apart from Concordia, other institutions offering advance voting include various universities, colleges, and CEGEPs. According to data from Élections Montréal, around 9.3% of eligible voters had participated in early polling by the time polls closed on Sunday at 8 p.m.
Keyphrase: Montreal municipal election
