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The 2025 Ontario general election will take place on February 27, 2025.

The MNO has put together a summary of everything you need to know in the lead up to the election so you are prepared to vote and are informed on what all the political parties have committed to on the issues that matter most to our citizens.

Help us raise a strong Métis voice from now to Election Day, to ensure the Government of Ontario continues prioritizing the issues and policies that make life better for Métis citizens and communities in Ontario.

For over twenty years, the MNO and Government of Ontario have partnered to advance Métis rights, policies, and programs that benefit Métis across Ontario, strengthening the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the entire province in the process.

The MNO is working hard to make sure that all political parties and local candidates understand our Métis Priorities for the Next Ontario Government, and that we are strongest when we work together.

But we can’t do it alone—we need your help to make Métis priorities heard!

Our Métis Priorities for the Next Ontario Government 

  1. Improve healthcare access for Métis people, in both urban and rural communities.
  2. Create more economic opportunities for Métis businesses and Métis workers.
  3. Ensure all Métis families have access to safe and affordable housing.
  4. Strengthen the financial resiliency of Métis families, including Elders and caregivers.
  5. Educate all Ontarians about Métis history and rights, by sharing Ontario Métis Facts.

How You Can Help Raise Our Métis Voice

Together, we can have a strong Métis voice! Here’s how you can help us raise it:

  1. Ask local candidates about how they will address our Métis Priorities for the Next Ontario Government.
  2. Attend local debates and ask questions about our Métis Priorities for the Next Ontario Government.
  3. Use social media to raise awareness about Ontario Métis Facts and encourage candidates to commit to our Métis Priorities for the Next Ontario Government.
  4. Connect with and attend your local MNO Community Council’s events, and stay informed on key election updates.

This election is a chance to make our Métis voices heard. Let’s stand together to ensure that Ontario’s leaders commit to supporting Métis citizens now and into the future!

Stay engaged, stay informed, and make your Métis voice count!

How to Vote in the Ontario Election

Make sure you’re ready to vote and have your say in shaping Ontario’s future! Here’s what you need to know:

Ways to Vote

Vote by Mail

  • Your completed voting kit must be received by Elections Ontario by 6 PM (ET) on February 27 to be counted.

Vote Early at Your Local Election Office

  • You can vote in person from January 30 until 6 PM (ET) on February 26 at your local election office. Bring your ID!

Election Day – February 27

  • Cast your ballot at your assigned voting location between 9 AM and 9 PM (ET). Bring your MNO Citizenship card to use as ID!

Accessible Voting Options

  • Assistive voting technology is available at local election offices from February 20 to 26 and at designated advance polling stations from February 20 to 22.
  • To use assistive voting technology on Election Day (February 27), contact your local election office to book an appointment.

For more details, visit Elections Ontario.

Ontario Liberal Party (OLP)

The Ontario Liberal Party platform entitled Getting the Basics Right: A Plan to Do More for You has the following commitments that relate to Métis and MNO priorities:

Ontario PC Party

The PC Party has the following commitments that relate to Métis and MNO priorities:

Ontario New Democratic Party

The Ontario New Democratic Party’s election platform, entitled On Your Side: Our Plan to Fight Rising Costs and Restore Ontario’s Promise, includes the following broad commitments to relate to Métis and MNO priorities: