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Weekly Update 25 - Federal Political Action Update 1

March 28, 2025

Dissolution of the 44th Parliament

On March 23, 2025, Her Excellency the Governor General, at the recommendation of the Prime Minister, issued a proclamation to dissolve the 44th Parliament. The 45th General Election will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Accompanying this update is a link to information about parliamentary dissolution and what it means.

Subsequent weekly updates will continue to focus on political action and the federal general election.

Elections Canada

The link to the Elections Canada website can be found on the ETFO Thames Valley Teacher Local website under Resources-Additional Resources-Political Action.

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

Reminders:

  • To be eligible to vote, you must be 18 years of age or older and a Canadian citizen,
  • You may vote at your assigned voting location on election day on Monday April 28. Polls are open for twelve (12) hours. Remember to bring your ID.
  • You may vote on advance polling days.
  • You may vote early at any Elections Canada office.
  • You may vote by mail. Voting in Canada is safe and easy. Every vote counts. Make your voice heard. Vote.

Political Parties and Platforms

Accompanying this update are links to the four (4) federal political parties represented in the House of Commons.

Student Vote

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

Bill 124 Remedy and CRA T1198 Tax Forms

A Statement of Qualifying Retroactive Lump-Sum Payment (a T1198 tax form) will be prepared by the Thames Valley District School Board for Teachers who received a qualifying retroactive lump-sum payment/payments exceeding $3000.00.

Teachers who received a retroactive lump-sum payment of less than $3000.00 and who want the T1198 tax form are advised to contact TVDSB Payroll directly.

TVDSB has indicated that this information will be made available to Teachers in April.

Specific questions regarding payroll matters should be directed to TVDSB Payroll.