Message to Canadian Forces Electors
Canadian Forces Electors and their
Statement of Ordinary Residence (SOR)
As a member of the Canadian Forces, you may vote in federal elections, by-elections and referendums under the Special Voting Rules of the Canada Elections Act. This voting system enables you to cast your ballot wherever you may be stationed around the world and ensures that your vote is counted in the proper electoral district.
The key to making this system work is the Statement of Ordinary Residence that you completed when you enrolled in the Canadian Forces. The address you provided on this form determines the electoral district for which your vote is counted at federal electoral events.
We encourage you to verify the information on your Statement of Ordinary Residence now and make any changes necessary to bring your statement up to date.
Elections Canada is committed to ensuring that every Canadian Forces elector can exercise his or her democratic right to vote.
Related document: Voting by Canadian Forces Electors