Elections
TCMV’S ROLE IN
CANADIAN ELECTIONS
Voter Education
TCMV plays a crucial role in educating the Muslim community about the electoral process, ensuring that voters are well-informed about their rights, the importance of voting, and the procedures involved in Canadian elections.
Civic Engagement
By promoting civic engagement, TCMV encourages Muslims in Canada to take an active role in the political landscape, advocating for policies and leaders that reflect the values and needs of their community.
Non-Partisan Outreach
As a non-partisan organization, TCMV engages with all political parties, facilitating dialogues that help the Muslim community understand the platforms of different candidates without endorsing any particular one.
Community Involvement
TCMV fosters a sense of community by organizing events, workshops, and campaigns that bring people together, creating a collective effort to increase voter turnout and political participation within the Muslim population.
‘Very tough to see’: Cambridge, Ont. man leads delegation including MPs on trip to Middle East
Umair Ashraf, Executive Director of The Canadian Muslim Vote, led a delegation of MPs on a six-day trip to Jordan, Jerusalem, and the West Bank to witness the realities on the ground and combat misinformation.
Mideast trip for MPs with group Canadian Muslim Vote a chance to hear real life stories from refugees
Umair Ashraf, Executive Director of The Canadian Muslim Vote, is working to strengthen civic engagement within the Muslim community by encouraging political participation and education. He believes that when Muslims show up at the ballot box, it leads to stronger representation and a more inclusive democracy for all Canadians.
Liberal, NDP MPs to travel to West Bank to connect with Palestinians
A delegation of Canadian Members of Parliament recently visited the West Bank, Gaza, and Israel to gain firsthand insight into the conditions faced by Palestinians. The trip aimed to inform future policy discussions by providing MPs with direct exposure to the region's challenges.
Did You Know?
Did you know Canada uses a first-past-the-post electoral system—meaning the candidate with the most votes in a riding wins, even if they don’t get a majority?
Did you know that Canadian seniors are consistently the most active voting group? Over 80% of people aged 65+ voted in the last three elections.
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 non-voters in 2021 said they didn’t vote because they weren’t interested in politics?
Did you know that federal voting rights in Canada have evolved significantly—at one point, various marginalized groups were excluded from voting, including women, Indigenous peoples, and ethnic minorities.
Did you know that voter participation increases with education and income levels? The higher your education and income, the more likely you are to vote.
Did you know that advance polls now happen over holiday weekends like Easter, making it easier for Canadians to vote early?
Did you know that Canada's next election could be one of the most consequential in decades, with issues like trade, housing, and climate on the ballot?
Frequently asked questions
TCMV raises awareness through nonpartisan campaigns that highlight the importance of civic participation. We host voter education events, run targeted digital campaigns, and distribute accessible resources. We also utilize our GOTV (Get Out The Vote) campaigns, and volunteers partner with local mosques and community organizations to ensure Canadian Muslims know when and how to vote. Check out how to get involved here.
Our GOTV campaign is the core of our election efforts. It focuses on increasing voter turnout in the Canadian Muslim community through direct outreach, voter reminders, and local engagement. Volunteers and team members work together to ensure that Muslims across Canada are informed, registered, and ready to vote on election day. Want to be a part of our campaign, sign up now.
No. TCMV is strictly non-partisan. We do not endorse any political party or candidate. Our goal is to empower and inform voters so they can make their own choices at the ballot box based on their values and priorities.
Voting is one of the most powerful ways to make our voices heard and ensure our values are represented. By participating in elections, we influence policies that affect our daily lives—on everything from education to healthcare, climate change to civil rights. A stronger Muslim voter turnout means a stronger, more inclusive democracy, and getting our voices heard and our needs met!
As part of a global ummah, the ongoing genocide in Palestine is deeply personal and painful for our community. At TCMV, we believe civic engagement is one of the most powerful tools we have to advocate for justice. While we remain non-partisan, we do not remain silent. We encourage Canadian Muslims to mobilize, raise their voices, and vote for the values they believe in—because our brothers and sisters in Palestine need to know we stand in unwavering solidarity with them. Now more than ever, it is essential that we call for a permanent ceasefire, an arms embargo, and policies that uphold human rights. Civic action in Canada can be a powerful force for global justice.