See information about how we make sure that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be a candidate.
We maintain a permanent, continually updated database of Canadians who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums called the National Register of Electors. It contains the name, ...
This web page will help you understand the various people and procedures involved in protecting Canada's federal electoral system. As maintaining the integrity of the electoral process is at the core ...
A federal returning officer is responsible for the delivery and control of federal electoral events within the electoral district to which he or she is appointed.
Before an election, returning officers select their office staff (also known as key staff) but hire staff members only once the election has been called. Office staff handle all the preparations ...
Vous trouverez ci-dessous une foire aux questions sur l'inscription des électeurs aux les élections fédérales au Canada.
Elections Canada plans to offer the Vote on Campus program in the next general election. Currently, more than 120 campuses across the country are set to host the program. Sunday before advance polls: ...
As a result of the decennial redistribution process that was completed in 2023, the boundaries and names of many electoral districts will change. These changes will take effect only at the first ...
Registering in advance at your current address will make voting easier.
To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day, and prove your identity and address. Once an election is called, you will have several voting options: Vote on ...