Early federal election voting comes to U of R campus April 13-16
Election day is April 28, but with coursework ramping up and finals just around the corner, voting early might be the smartest move.
Students at the University of Regina will have the chance to vote early this federal election, thanks to Elections Canada’s on-campus voting initiative.
From April 13 to 16, students can cast their ballots on U of R’s main campus, in College West, room 113.
Voting hours are designed to fit students schedules, with polls open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 13, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 14, 15 and 16. The program, part of a national effort to make voting more accessible to students and youth, allows eligible students to vote for either a candidate in their home riding or one in the riding where they currently live.
Actual election day is April 28, but with coursework ramping up and finals just around the corner, voting early might be the smartest move. The on-campus polling station is open to any student studying in Regina, regardless of where they are from. To vote, students will need to prove their identity and address with approved documentation. Elections Canada’s website has a full list of acceptable ID.
It’s all to boost youth voter turnout. In the 2021 federal election, voter participation among 18 to 24-year-olds was 46.7 percent lower than the national average. Making voting more accessible, especially in academic environments, is a step towards reversing that trend.
For students juggling class, assignments,and jobs, this is an easier way to make sure their voices are heard. So mark your calendar, grab your ID and head to College West on April 13 to 16, because voting and upholding democracy just became possible between classes.
