Elections Canada

There Are Several Ways to Vote in the Federal By-election

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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For the by-election now under way in Durham (Ontario), Elections Canada encourages electors to plan early and choose the voting option that best suits them.

Key Points: 
  • For the by-election now under way in Durham (Ontario), Elections Canada encourages electors to plan early and choose the voting option that best suits them.
  • They can:
    Vote on election day at their assigned polling station on Monday March 4.
  • Vote on advance polling days at their assigned polling station (Friday, February 23; Saturday, February 24; Sunday, February 25; and Monday, February 26).
  • Some pieces of ID that are accepted at provincial and municipal elections may not meet federal election requirements.

Registering for the Federal By-election

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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To vote in the federal by-election in Durham (Ontario), electors must be registered at their current address in the riding and must live there as of Monday, January 29, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • To vote in the federal by-election in Durham (Ontario), electors must be registered at their current address in the riding and must live there as of Monday, January 29, 2024.
  • Electors can use Elections Canada's Online Voter Registration Service to register, to check or update their address, or to apply to vote by mail.
  • They can also contact the local Elections Canada office or call 1-800-463-6868 for more information.
  • Elections Canada will mail a voter information card to each registered elector in Durham.

Federal By-election Now Under Way in Durham

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Sunday, January 28, 2024
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A federal by-election will be held on March 4, 2024, in the electoral district of Durham (Ontario) to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons.

Key Points: 
  • A federal by-election will be held on March 4, 2024, in the electoral district of Durham (Ontario) to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons.
  • The Elections Canada office in Durham will open soon.
  • Canadian citizens in Durham who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote if they:
    Live in Durham.
  • Anyone interested in making an impact in their community can apply online at elections.ca or contact the local Elections Canada office in Durham for more information.

New resource to counter misinformation and disinformation about the electoral process

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Now, more than ever, it's important to have easy access to accurate information about the Canadian federal electoral process.

Key Points: 
  • Now, more than ever, it's important to have easy access to accurate information about the Canadian federal electoral process.
  • This is why Elections Canada has launched ' ElectoFacts, ' a new resource that Canadian electors can use to verify whether information they come across about Canada's federal electoral process is accurate.
  • To counter misinformation and disinformation about our electoral process, Elections Canada now flags incorrect information and narratives, and responds by providing accurate information and sources.
  • Referring to 'ElectoFacts' is one additional step electors can take to ensure they are informed and have accurate information about the electoral process."

Commissioner of Canada Elections announces four administrative monetary penalties for Canada Elections Act violations

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE), Caroline J. Simard, announced today the publication of four administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) to address violations under the Canada Elections Act (the Act).

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE), Caroline J. Simard, announced today the publication of four administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) to address violations under the Canada Elections Act (the Act).
  • AMPs are administrative tools that the Commissioner can use to address violations under the Act.
  • The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections is distinct from Elections Canada and the Commissioner carries out a different mandate.
  • Elections Canada administers the Canada Elections Act and federal elections while the Commissioner is responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Act.

Commissioner of Canada Elections announces five administrative monetary penalties for Canada Elections Act violations

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE), Caroline J. Simard, announced today the publication of five administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) to address violations under the Canada Elections Act (the Act).

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE), Caroline J. Simard, announced today the publication of five administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) to address violations under the Canada Elections Act (the Act).
  • AMPs are administrative tools of compliance that the Commissioner can use to address violations under the Act.
  • The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections is distinct from Elections Canada and the Commissioner carries out a different mandate.
  • Elections Canada administers the Canada Elections Act and federal elections while the Commissioner is responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Act.

Financial Returns of Registered Political Parties for the Second Quarter of 2023 Now Online

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The financial returns of registered political parties for the second quarter of 2023 are now available on Elections Canada's website.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The financial returns of registered political parties for the second quarter of 2023 are now available on Elections Canada's website.
  • A registered political party must submit a quarterly financial return, if its candidates for the most recent general election received:
    at least 2 percent of the total valid votes cast in all electoral districts across Canada; or
    at least 5 percent of the valid votes cast in the electoral districts in which it endorsed a candidate.
  • Quarterly financial returns of registered political parties include statements of:

Electors in Calgary Heritage Can Drop Off Their Special Ballot in Person

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Electors who have applied for a special ballot are responsible for returning their completed ballot to Elections Canada by election day.

Key Points: 
  • Electors who have applied for a special ballot are responsible for returning their completed ballot to Elections Canada by election day.
  • Electors voting by special ballot from inside their riding and who have not yet mailed back their completed special ballot should return it in person at the local Elections Canada office ; they have until the close of polls on election day to do so.
  • Electors who applied for a special ballot voting kit but have not yet received it should contact Elections Canada or visit their local Elections Canada office without delay.
  • Electors who have not applied to vote by special ballot can vote in person at their assigned polling station on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Deadline to Apply for a Special Ballot Approaches

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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The deadline to apply to vote by special ballot is Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • The deadline to apply to vote by special ballot is Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.
  • Returning special ballots by mail:
    Electors who want to vote by special ballot and return it by mail should apply for a special ballot voting kit as soon as possible.
  • After approving an elector's application to vote by special ballot, Elections Canada will mail the elector a special ballot voting kit.
  • Voting by special ballot at an Elections Canada office:
    Electors can also vote at the Elections Canada office in Calgary Heritage using the special ballot process.

Advance Voting Begins Friday in the Federal By-election in Calgary Heritage

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Advance voting for the federal by-election in Calgary Heritage (Alberta) will take place on Friday, July 14; Saturday, July 15; Sunday, July 16; and Monday, July 17.

Key Points: 
  • Advance voting for the federal by-election in Calgary Heritage (Alberta) will take place on Friday, July 14; Saturday, July 15; Sunday, July 16; and Monday, July 17.
  • In federal by-elections, electors vote at their assigned polling station.
  • Electors have other ways to vote in advance:
    At the local Elections Canada office in Calgary Heritage anytime between now and Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m. (local time).
  • Elections Canada is hiring election workers to fill various paid positions in this federal by-election.