Student Vote is an authentic learning program that provides students with the opportunity to experience the voting process firsthand and practice the habits of active and informed citizenship.
Program Info
Register your school
The program is open to all schools and there is no cost to participate. Schools may offer Student Vote to a single class or engage the entire student body in the program.
Receive materials
Registered schools are provided with a variety of learning materials, including lesson plans, slide decks, videos and online activities, as well as ballots and ballot boxes. All materials are available in English and French.
Engage with the campaign
The activities are intended to inform students about municipal government and the election process, encourage research into the candidates and issues, and foster dialogue among students and their families
Student Vote Day
Students vote for the election candidates running for council in their school’s municipality and their candidates for school board trustee. The results are shared publicly after the close of voting on election day.
Why is it important?
“The best part of Student Vote is watching students become excited about what they’re learning. They follow and engage in the campaign, think critically about what the candidates are promising and learn about the issues affecting their province. It makes the study of government a truly authentic experience.”
– STUDENT VOTE TEAM LEADER
