Our Tools
We create handbooks, conversation guides, and posters that make it easy to learn and share about the election, helping your community feel more confident about getting involved.
Share your story and have your voice heard in the municipal elections on October 26th.
Join the Conversation
What is Voice the Vote?
Voice the Vote empowers you to use your voice and vote in the municipal elections happening on October 26th, 2026. We want to hear your stories about the issues that impact your daily life, so that what you care about is heard in the upcoming elections.
We are a team made up of The Democratic Engagement Exchange and United Way Greater Toronto. Together, we bring training, tools, and local events to Toronto, Peel, and York.
- Democracy Starts with Community.
- When we learn together, vote together, and look out for each other, we build a democracy where everyone has a seat at the table.
- Community Starts With Voice.
- You know your neighbourhood best because you live here every day. Whether it's rent, parks, libraries, buses, or safety, you belong in the conversation.
- Voice Goes Beyond Voting.
- The city makes choices that shape your daily life. When communities vote, it is a powerful way to come together and have an impact on the choices made in our neighbourhoods.
- Voting Starts with Care.
- When we show up and speak up, we are taking care of our families, our friends, and our future.
How we show up.
Our Training
We give local leaders the skills and support to strengthen the voice of their community in this election and beyond.
Community Events
We help local organizations host events to talk about what matters most to the community ahead of the election and learn about where, ways and when to vote.
Your Story
We share the stories and priorities you hear from your community through media and online to ensure voices that are often overlooked are heard this election.
Community Events
There are many friends of Voice the Vote. Here are some of the community events we’ve run together so far. We encourage you to keep an eye out for when we come to your neighbourhood.
Peel Region Kick-Off
Location: The Alderlea, Brampton
Date: April 9th, 2026
Powered By: Community Metamorphosis
20 community voices shared the local issues that matter to them and their community in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga.
Toronto Kick-Off
Location: Toronto Public Library
Date: April 13th, 2026
Powered By: Social Planning Toronto
50 community voices shared the local issues that matter to them and their community in Toronto.
York Region Kick-Off
Location: Richmond Hill Public Library
Date: May 29th, 2026
Powered By: Ontario for All
20 community voices shared the local issues that matter to them and their community in Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Join the conversation.
You can find us at voicethevoteGTA@gmail.com or on social media: