Student Vote Canada

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.

Student Vote is a program of CIVIX.

Student Vote Canada is presented in collaboration with Elections Canada.

Program Info

Register your school

The program is open to any elementary, middle or high school 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 supplied with print and online pedagogical materials, posters and election supplies. The resources are targeted at grades 4 to 12, and the materials are available in both English and French.

Engage with the campaign

The activities are intended to inform students about government and the electoral process, enhance information literacy skills, encourage research into the candidates and issues, and foster dialogue among students and their families.

Student Vote Day

Students take on the role of election workers and coordinate a vote within their school. Participating students cast ballots for the election candidates running in the school’s electoral district. The results are shared publicly after the close of polls.

The Impact

"I think it’s really important because it forms a habit of participating in the election and ensures that people who are going to school now know to pay attention to current politics and they know how to make an informed choice."

- Student Vote participant (2021)