Registration & Vote
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With the federal election now underway, here are the key deadlines to help you plan.
Registering to Vote
To vote in a federal election, you must be registered on the list of electors.
- Register in advance at Elections Canada’s Online Registration Service.
- If you register in advance at the correct address, you will receive a voter information card in the mail. This card tells you when, where, and the ways to vote.
- Deadline to register in advance: April 22, 6 p.m. (local time)
- You can also register at your polling station when you go to vote.
Voting at an Elections Canada Office
- You can vote early at any Elections Canada office across the country by April 22, 6:00 p.m. (local time).
Voting on Participating Campuses
- Campus voting services will be available from April 13 to 16. The hours of operation are:
- Sunday, April 13, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Monday, April 14, Tuesday April 15, and Wednesday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Voting by Special Ballot
Any elector who cannot or does not want to vote at an advance or election day poll can apply to vote by special ballot. You can apply to vote by mail on the Elections Canada website. With a special ballot, you can vote by mail or in person at any Elections Canada office.
- Apply to vote by special ballot as soon as possible. You must submit your completed application by April 22, 6 p.m. (local time). We strongly recommend not to wait until then to apply.
- To be counted, completed special ballots must arrive at Elections Canada in Ottawa by election day, Monday, April 28, 6 p.m., Eastern time.
- Once you’ve applied and been accepted for a special ballot, this will be your only way to vote; you cannot vote at advance polls or on election day.
For Assistance at the Polls
To request voting assistance in advance, including language and sign language interpretation, call the Elections Canada office in your riding by the Tuesday before election day, April 22, 6 p.m.(local time). You can find the number:
- On your voter information card
- By entering your postal code into the Voter Information Service box at elections.ca
- By calling Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY)
If you require service in a language other than English or French: Visit elections.ca for voting information in multiple languages. Call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY). We offer language interpretation services by phone. Call your local Elections Canada office ahead of time to request language interpretation at your assigned polling station on election day.
For Canadians Living Abroad
- If you reside abroad, you can apply to vote by special ballot anytime. To be counted, your completed special ballot must arrive at Elections Canada in Ottawa by election day, Monday, April 28, 6 p.m., Eastern time.
Don’t miss these important deadlines to ensure your voice is heard!
Sincerely,
Elections Canada
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Contact Information
Elections Canada
30 Victoria Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M6
Email: inspiredemocracy@elections.ca
Telephone: 1‑800‑463‑6868
TTY: 1‑800‑361‑8935
Fax: 1‑888‑524‑1444