Stronger Together: 2025 Federal Election
From Inclusion Canada: The 2025 Canadian federal election is fast approaching, with a set date of April 28, 2025. This election will be very important for so many reasons. 27% of people in Canada over the age of 15 have a disability. Despite this, disability issues rarely get much attention during elections. Together, we can change that.
As candidates work hard to win your vote, they are more receptive than ever to hearing what you have to say. Elections are an opportunity to have our opinions and priorities heard. They offer a chance to tell leaders what matters to us.
Imagine if the more than 8 million people with disabilities in Canada asked their local political candidate how they plan to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Now, think about the impact if their friends, families, and supporters did the same thing!
Our Election Priorities
To make sure that issues affecting people with disabilities get the attention they deserve, we created our 2025 Election Priorities document. We have five priorities:
- Enhancing Financial Security
- Reforming Canada’s Discriminatory MAiD Law
- Investing in Inclusive Employment Opportunities
- Increasing Access to Inclusive Affordable Housing for All
- Strengthening Families: Support Children and Youth with Disabilities
These are the commitments we want political parties to make. We want this document to get into the hands of every candidate in the country. We’re working with our provincial and territorial member organizations to meet with as many candidates as possible before the election.
Where and How to Vote:
The most important step of all – vote! We get to have a say about who leads our country and the decisions they make impacting people with disabilities. Let’s make our priorities heard.
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- For more information about how and where can vote, please visit https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx and enter your postal code.
Information for voters with disabilities: https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=acc&document=index&lang=e
Advance Polls – April 18 – 21: Advance polling stations are open for four days, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station.
From Disability Alliance BC:
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