Elections Canada

Elections Canada Has Started Mailing Voter Information Cards

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Registered electors in Calgary Heritage should receive their card by Saturday, July 8, 2023

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  • Registered electors in Calgary Heritage should receive their card by Saturday, July 8, 2023
    Elections Canada is mailing a personalized voter information card to each registered elector in Calgary Heritage (Alberta) .
  • Electors who do not receive a card by Saturday, July 8, or whose card shows the incorrect information, can register or update their address online or contact their Elections Canada office .
  • Electors should contact the Elections Canada office in their riding if:
    To vote, electors must show proof of identity and address.
  • The voter information card may be used as proof of address at the polls.

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

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

They can vote:

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  • They can vote:
    At their assigned polling station on advance polling days or election day:
    At the Elections Canada office in Calgary Heritage, anytime between now and Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.
    To vote, electors must show proof of identity and address.
  • Some pieces of identification used at provincial and municipal elections may not meet federal election requirements.
  • Elections Canada is hiring election workers to fill various paid positions in this federal by-election.
  • Those interested in making an impact in their community can apply online or contact their returning officer for more information.

Registering for the Federal By-election

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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.

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  • 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 Elections Canada office in their riding or call 1-800-463-6868 for more information.
  • Elections Canada will mail a voter information card to each registered elector in Calgary Heritage.
  • Elections Canada is hiring election workers to fill various paid positions in this federal by-election.

Election Day Reminders for Electors

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Monday, June 19, 2023

To find out where to vote , electors can check their voter information card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868.

Key Points: 
  • To find out where to vote , electors can check their voter information card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868.
  • Voting hours vary across Canada; electors can check elections.ca for voting hours in their riding.
  • Unregistered electors can enter their information online , print a pre-filled registration certificate and bring it with them for faster service at the polls.
  • They can visit Election Canada's website for a list of accepted ID or call 1-800-463-6868 for more information.

Federal By-election Now Under Way in Calgary Heritage

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

A federal by-election will be held on July 24, 2023, in the electoral district of Calgary Heritage (Alberta) to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons.

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  • A federal by-election will be held on July 24, 2023, in the electoral district of Calgary Heritage (Alberta) to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons.
  • Elections Canada reminds Canadians that there are federal by-elections currently under way in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount (Quebec), Oxford (Ontario), Winnipeg South Centre and Portage–Lisgar (Manitoba).
  • The Elections Canada office in Calgary Heritage will open soon.
  • Canadian citizens in Calgary Heritage who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote in their electoral district if they:
    Live in Calgary Heritage.

Electors in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount (Quebec), Oxford (Ontario), Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba) and Portage-Lisgar (Manitoba) Can Drop Off Their Special Ballot in Person

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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

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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.
  • Once an elector has applied to vote by special ballot, they cannot vote at their assigned polling station on election day.
  • 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, June 19, 2023.

Deadline to Apply for a Special Ballot in Federal By-elections Approaches

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Friday, June 9, 2023

The deadline to apply to vote by special ballot is Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 p.m., local time.

Key Points: 
  • The deadline to apply to vote by special ballot is Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 p.m., local time.
  • 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.
  • Electors need to allow enough time to submit their application, receive their special ballot voting kit, and send their completed ballot to Elections Canada.
  • After approving an elector's application to vote by special ballot, Elections Canada will mail the elector a special ballot voting kit.

Advance Voting Begins Friday in the Federal By-elections in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Oxford, Winnipeg South Centre and Portage-Lisgar

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Advance voting for the federal by-elections in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount (Quebec), Oxford (Ontario) , Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba) and Portage–Lisgar (Manitoba) begins on Friday June 9 and continues on Saturday June 10, Sunday June 11, and Monday June 12.

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  • Advance voting for the federal by-elections in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount (Quebec), Oxford (Ontario) , Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba) and Portage–Lisgar (Manitoba) begins on Friday June 9 and continues on Saturday June 10, Sunday June 11, and Monday June 12.
  • 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 Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount, Oxford, Winnipeg South Centre or Portage–Lisgar, anytime between now and Tuesday June 13, 6:00 p.m. (local time).
  • Elections Canada is hiring election workers to fill various paid positions in these federal by-elections.

Guides to the Federal By-elections in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Oxford, Winnipeg South Centre and Portage-Lisgar Are in the Mail

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Elections Canada has mailed a guide to each household in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount (Quebec), Oxford (Ontario) , Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba) and Portage–Lisgar (Manitoba) , where by-elections are taking place.

Key Points: 
  • Elections Canada has mailed a guide to each household in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount (Quebec), Oxford (Ontario) , Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba) and Portage–Lisgar (Manitoba) , where by-elections are taking place.
  • Electors can also contact their Elections Canada office to register or update their registration.
  • The guide also provides information about voter identification requirements, including the pieces of ID accepted at the polls.
  • Those interested in making an impact in their community can apply online at elections.ca or contact their returning officer for more information.

Higher Than Usual Number of Candidates on Ballot in Winnipeg South Centre By-Election

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Anyone who has concerns can contact the Elections Canada office in Winnipeg South Centre to find out what options and support for accessibility are available to them.

Key Points: 
  • Anyone who has concerns can contact the Elections Canada office in Winnipeg South Centre to find out what options and support for accessibility are available to them.
  • Elections Canada reminds electors in Winnipeg South Centre that they may also apply to vote and vote by special ballot at the Elections Canada office.
  • As a result of the large number of candidates, the results of the by-election in Winnipeg South Centre may take longer to report and publish on elections.ca
    Electors are invited to visit elections.ca to get more information about the modified ballot.
  • They can also contact the Elections Canada office in Winnipeg South Centre .