Calgary Heritage

Electors Can Register Just Before They Vote

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Electors in the electoral district of Calgary Heritage (Alberta) who are not registered can still vote in the by-election on Monday, July 24, 2023.

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  • Electors in the electoral district of Calgary Heritage (Alberta) who are not registered can still vote in the by-election on Monday, July 24, 2023.
  • To find their polling station, all electors need to do is enter their postal code online or call 1-800-463-6868.
  • Unregistered electors can also enter their information online , print a pre-filled registration certificate and bring it with them for faster service at the polls.
  • To register and vote, electors must prove their identity and address.

Deadline to Apply for a Special Ballot Approaches

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Friday, July 14, 2023

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

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  • 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

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.

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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.
  • 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.

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.

Preliminary Election Expenses Limits Now Available

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Limits apply to registered political parties, confirmed candidates and registered third parties in the federal by-election in Calgary Heritage

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  • Limits apply to registered political parties, confirmed candidates and registered third parties in the federal by-election in Calgary Heritage
    The Chief Electoral Officer has released the preliminary election expenses limits for registered political parties and confirmed candidates for the federal by-election to be held on July 24, 2023, in the electoral district of Calgary Heritage (Alberta).
  • The limits establish how much registered parties and confirmed candidates can spend on election expenses.
  • Preliminary election expenses limits are based on the number of names on the preliminary lists of electors.

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.

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.

Prime Minister announces by-election in Calgary Heritage

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that a by-election will be held on July 24, 2023, in the electoral district of Calgary Heritage.

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OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that a by-election will be held on July 24, 2023, in the electoral district of Calgary Heritage.

A Federal Seat is Vacant in Calgary Heritage

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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.