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2025 Federal Election:

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Voting Information for Kingston's Muslim Community

  2025 Federal Election
Voting Information for Kingston's Muslim Community

Assalamualaikum ISK Community,

The 2025 Federal Election is a pivotal moment for our community. Your vote mattersplease make it count!

To support you in making an informed decision, we've compiled resources from The Canadian Muslim Vote (TCMV) and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). Whether you're looking to learn more, share information, or get involved, there's something here for everyone.

 Federal Election Day: Monday, April 28, 2025

Visit the Election Information Hub to learn about:

  
Key Responsibilities of the Federal Government

  • National Defense & Military

  • Foreign Affairs & Trade

  • Immigration & Citizenship

  • Criminal Law

  • Money & Banking

  • Employment Insurance (EI) & Pensions

  • Indigenous Affairs

  • Transportation & Infrastructure

  • Census & Statistics

  • Federal Taxes & National Budget

Shared Responsibilities with Provinces:

  • Healthcare: The Federal government sets standards; provinces manage hospitals.

  • Education for Indigenous Peoples: The Federal government oversees on-reserve education.

  • Environmental Protection: The Federal laws apply nationally; provinces regulate locally.

For more details, please view the Key Responsibilities of the Federal Government and Who Does What sections on the Information Hub  to see a diagram depicting the responsibilities of the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

 **Kingston and the Islands

 Local Candidates**

Here are the confirmed candidates for our riding:

To find more information and contact your local candidates, visit the Elections Canada website.
 

Compare Party Platforms

The Platform Comparison Tool is updated daily to help you compare party policies at a glance. 

   
   Vote at the Masjid or Other Polling Locations

The Islamic Centre of Kingston (ISK) will be an official polling station on Election Day Monday, April 28, 2025, and will be open from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Please note:
Only individuals assigned to vote at the masjid based on their home address will be able to vote there. You cannot vote at the masjid if it is not your designated polling location.

To find out where you should vote, visit the Elections Canada website and enter your postal code, youll be able to view your assigned polling station.

   NCCM Federal Election Policy Guide 2025

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has established a Federal Election Policy Guide 2025 which can be found on their electoral portal which educates on topics such as the impacts of Bill 21: Quebecs prayer and hijab ban, and protecting Muslim-led charities.

   
   Community Engagement This Friday

Brother Khalid Nasser, a volunteer with MuslimVotes.ca, will be available at ISK this Friday, April 25, after Jummah prayers. He will be at a booth with flyers, voting info, and resources to help answer your questions and ensure our community is ready to vote.

 Help Us Spread the Word

Lets make this election count. Make sure you vote and encourage your friends and family to do their part as Muslim Canadians to ensure our voice matters. Lets show the power of our community!

Your vote matters. Your voice matters.

 Help Us Spread the Word

Lets make this election count. Make sure you vote and encourage your friends and family to do their part as Muslim Canadians to ensure our voice matters. Lets show the power of our community!

Your vote matters. Your voice matters.

If you need further assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Wa alaikum assalam,

Islamic Society of Kingston (ISK)
[email protected]