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There are Several Ways to Vote in Federal By-elections

Gatineau, Thursday, November 9, 2017

For the by-elections now underway in Battlefords–Lloydminster (Saskatchewan), Bonavista–Burin–Trinity (Newfoundland and Labrador), Scarborough–Agincourt (Ontario) and South Surrey–White Rock (British Columbia), electors can choose the voting option that best suits their schedule. They can vote:

  • on election day, on Monday, December 11.
  • at advance polls on Friday, December 1; Saturday, December 2; Sunday, December 3; or Monday, December 4.
  • in person at an Elections Canada office, if they apply before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5.
  • by mail. Electors must apply to vote by mail before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5.
    • Application forms are available online, as well as at any Elections Canada office or Canadian mission abroad. They can also be requested by calling 1‑800‑463‑6868.
    • Electors can mail in a paper application or submit their application online.
    • Electors voting by mail should plan ahead. They must allow time for their voting kit to reach them and for their marked ballot to return to Elections Canada.
    • Marked ballots must be received by the election day deadline, or they will not be counted. Visit elections.ca for more details.
  • To vote, electors must show proof of identity and address. The list of accepted pieces of identification is online.
  • Some pieces of identification used at provincial, territorial and municipal elections may not meet federal election requirements.
  • Voting and identification rules are different for Canadian Forces electors, incarcerated electors and Canadian electors who live abroad.

Ready to vote.

Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.

Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
elections.ca