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Voting assistance tools and services on election day - ASLOfficial election information – September 20, 2021 federal election

 Voting assistance tools and services on election day

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Voting assistance tools and services on election day (ASL)

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Federal election.

Elections Canada offers many tools and services to make voting accessible.

If you need assistance during the voting process, we're happy to help. Narrator: There are a number of tools and services available when you go to vote on election day:

  • Bigger ballot with candidate names in large print
  • Large-print and braille lists of candidates
  • Tactile and braille voting template
  • Magnifiers
  • Large-grip pencils

We also offer language or sign language interpretation upon request. If you need interpretation services, call us at 1-800-463-6868 or TTY 1-800-361-8935 before the Tuesday before election day, 6:00 p.m.

If you need assistance marking your ballot, you can bring someone you know or ask an election worker to help you.

Our website is fully accessible and has voting information in multiple languages.

There are also products available in many other formats, including large print, braille and audio.

If these options don't meet your accessibility needs, call us to discuss other ways you may be able to vote.

Visit elections.ca for the official information on voting and the health and safety measures in place or call 1-800-463-6868. TTY 1-800-361-8935.

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Date:

44th general election

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