Vote in the Federal ElectionThe Federal Liberal party and it's new leader Mark Carney recently visited the Governor General to kick off an election campaign.
As flight attendants, our working conditions fall under federal jurisdiction (the Canada Labour Code) and we are heavily regulated by Transport Canada. As such, it is in our best interest to be paying attention to federal politics. Add in the threat of tariffs and how global economic uncertainty may affect the airline industry, there really isn't any excuse to stay at home on April 28, 2025.
You can vote as of April 1st, in person, at your local Elections office. This option remains open until 18:00 on April 22, 2025.
You can make an application to vote by mail. The application must be received by April 22, 2025.
You can vote at your advance polling station on the following dates:
* Friday, April 18, 2025
* Saturday, April 19, 2025
* Sunday, April 20, 2025
* Monday, April 21, 2025
You can find the locations and times for advance polls online April 1, 2025.
Finally, you can make you choice known by voting on election day on April 28, 2025.
Watch the mail for your voting card or click here to get information for your area, using your postal code.
https://www.elections.ca/home.aspxShould you be scheduled to work on these days, you may contact your manager to arrange time off for voting. Please note that you are only entitled to a maximum of 3 hours free from duty to vote, and you may be subject to reassignment for the remainder of your pairing.
Click here for information from CUPE National on the election and core issues.Try out the CBC Vote Compass to help you explore how your views compare with the parties vying for your vote in this election.
https://votecompass.cbc.ca/Click hereto see the letter sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney in regards to our Unpaid Work Won't Fly campaign.