Canadian Vote Summit 2025 – Democratic Engagement Exchange
May 20 @ 8:00 am - May 21 @ 5:00 pm
Canada’s only non-partisan national summit focused on electoral democracy is coming to Montreal, May 20-21, 2025! The Canadian Vote Summit provides a unique space for leaders, policymakers, and citizens to collaborate on ensuring elections drive responsive, inclusive governance.
The 2025 theme is Power of Participation.
The Summit will address:
- Trust, Governance & Electoral Democracy: Fostering public trust, reducing polarization, and promoting civic responsibility.
- Pathways to Participation & Innovation: Exploring inclusion, from municipal engagement to AI’s role in voting.
- Lessons from Elections, National & Global: Insights from Canada’s 2024 elections and international best practices for resilient electoral processes.
Who Should Attend: Policy-makers, Civic leaders, election officials, academics, and anyone committed to democracy.
Be part of the critical conversations shaping the future of Canada’s electoral system.
Registration link: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/cvs2025/register#category
Student – $50 (+tax)
Civil Society/Non-Profit – $190 (+tax)
We offer a limited number bursaries to support participation in the event.
Fill out this form to apply for the bursary and our selection committee will follow up.
No refunds, ticket transfer is available upon request.
Important Dates to Remember
Provincial Elections:
- Provincial Election Day: June 2nd 2022
- First date to submit nominations: Nominations can be submitted anytime
- Last Day to submit nomination by email and such: May 3rd 2022
- Last day to submit nomination to local Returning Officer: May 12 2022
Municipal Elections:
- 1st date to submit candidacy: May 2nd 2022
- Last date to submit candidacy: August 19th 2022, 2pm (also last day to withdraw a candidacy)
- Candidates are certified: August 22nd
- Municipal Elections: Oct 24th 2022, 10am -8pm (subject to local rules)