Elections Canada

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

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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By special ballot: by applying before Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 p.m. (local time).

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  • By special ballot: by applying before Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 p.m. (local time).
  • and returning their special ballot by mail ( deadlines apply ) or in person at their local Elections Canada office before polls close on election day.
  • 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 these federal by-elections.

Registering for the Federal By-elections

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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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.

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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 Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount, Oxford, Winnipeg South Centre and Portage–Lisgar.
  • Elections Canada is hiring election workers to fill various paid positions in these federal by-elections.

Federal By-elections Now Under Way

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Federal by-elections will be held on June 19, 2023, in the electoral districts of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount (Quebec), Oxford (Ontario), Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba) and Portage–Lisgar (Manitoba) to fill vacancies in the House of Commons.

Key Points: 
  • Federal by-elections will be held on June 19, 2023, in the electoral districts of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount (Quebec), Oxford (Ontario), Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba) and Portage–Lisgar (Manitoba) to fill vacancies in the House of Commons.
  • Elections Canada offices in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount, Oxford, Winnipeg South Centre and Portage–Lisgar will open soon.
  • Most Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered in the National Register of Electors.
  • There are many different pieces of ID that can be used to prove identity and address .

Tax Tip - What you need to know for the 2023 tax-filing season

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Below, you'll find what you need to know for this year, including what's new.

Key Points: 
  • Below, you'll find what you need to know for this year, including what's new.
  • If you or your spouse or common-law partner are self-employed, you have until June 15, 2023, to file on time.
  • To find out if you're eligible, and to find a tax clinic, go to our Free tax clinics page.
  • Offsetting proactively applies tax refunds and benefit payments (such as the GST/HST credit) to tax debts and other government debts.

Prime Minister announces mandate of Independent Special Rapporteur

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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the mandate of the Independent Special Rapporteur, the Right Honourable David Johnston, whose appointment was announced on March 15, 2023, as part of a suite of measures to help protect the integrity of Canada's democracy.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the mandate of the Independent Special Rapporteur, the Right Honourable David Johnston, whose appointment was announced on March 15, 2023, as part of a suite of measures to help protect the integrity of Canada's democracy.
  • Mr. Johnston will submit regular reports to the Prime Minister, which will also be shared with Leaders of the Opposition and made available to Canadians.
  • To fulfill this mandate, he will be given complete access to any relevant records and documents, classified or unclassified.
  • The announcement of an Independent Special Rapporteur was part of a series of measures announced on March 6, 2023 to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.

Release of latest Assessment of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada released the independent assessment of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol (CEIPP) covering the 44th Canadian general election held on September 20, 2021.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada released the independent assessment of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol (CEIPP) covering the 44th Canadian general election held on September 20, 2021.
  • During the 2021 general election, the Panel did not detect foreign interference that threatened Canada's ability to have a free and fair election.
  • As in 2019, an independent assessment of the CEIPP's effectiveness in addressing threats to the 2021 election is required by Cabinet Directive.
  • The release of the Report follows a national security review to prepare an unclassified and public version.

Deregistration of the National Citizens Alliance of Canada

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, has accepted a request for the voluntary deregistration of the National Citizens Alliance of Canada, effective February 28, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, has accepted a request for the voluntary deregistration of the National Citizens Alliance of Canada, effective February 28, 2023.
  • The party may no longer issue tax receipts for contributions received after the effective date of its deregistration.
  • A notice of the party's deregistration will be published in the Canada Gazette.
  • Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament.

A Federal Seat is Vacant in Calgary Heritage

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for Calgary Heritage (Alberta) is vacant.

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  • On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for Calgary Heritage (Alberta) is vacant.
  • A by-election will take place to fill the vacant seat.
  • The date of the by-election must be announced between January 14, 2023, and July 2, 2023.
  • Therefore, the earliest date that the Calgary Heritage by-election can be held is Monday, February 20, 2023.

Election Day Reminders for Electors in Mississauga-Lakeshore

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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.
  • To make the voting process easier, electors should bring their voter information card, along with accepted ID, when they go to their polling station.
  • To maintain a safe environment for electors and election workers, Elections Canada encourages electors to wear a mask when they go to vote.
  • They can also drop it off at any polling station in MississaugaLakeshore on election day.

Higher Than Usual Number of Candidates on Ballot in Mississauga Lakeshore By-Election

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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This is the largest number of candidates to run in any single electoral district in a federal election or by-election administered by Elections Canada.

Key Points: 
  • This is the largest number of candidates to run in any single electoral district in a federal election or by-election administered by Elections Canada.
  • As a result of the higher-than-usual number of candidates, Elections Canada has adapted the traditional ballot by using a two-column design .
  • Elections Canada reminds electors in MississaugaLakeshore that they may also apply and vote by special ballot at the Elections Canada office.
  • Electors seeking more information are invited to visit elections.ca where they can get more information about the modified ballot.