Weekly Update - Political Action Update

Weekly Update 18 - Political Action Update 1

January 31, 2025

Provincial General Election

The 43rd Parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The provincial general election will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

The next five (5) weekly updates will focus on political action and the provincial general election.

Elections Ontario

The link to the Elections Ontario website can be found on the ETFO Thames Valley Teacher Local website here.

Detailed information about when, how, and where to vote will be found on the Elections Ontario website.

Reminders:

  • To be eligible to vote, you must be 18 years of age or older, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of Ontario.
  • Vote in person at your local election office from January 30 until 6:00 p.m. on February 26. Remember to bring your ID.
  • Vote at any advance voting location in your electoral district from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from February 20 to 22. Remember to bring your ID.
  • Vote at your assigned voting location on election day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on February 27. Remember to bring your ID.

Political Parties and Platforms

Accompanying this update are links to the four (4) political parties represented in the Ontario Legislature.

Building Better Schools: ETFO’s Education Platform

Accompanying this update is a link to ETFO’s Building Better Schools website. Teachers are encouraged to review ETFO’s education platform prior to voting.
https://www.buildingbetterschools.ca/ 

Student Vote

Accompanying this update is a link to Student Vote and election-related curriculum resources for Teachers.

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