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Want to Vote by Mail?

Plan early, deadlines apply. If you are an elector living in Canada, follow these steps after an election is called:

Apply to vote by mail.

  • Apply online at elections.ca or
  • Call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) to request an application form or
  • Apply in person at any Elections Canada office across Canada.

We must receive your application by the Tuesday before election day, 6 p.m.

Watch for your voting kit in the mail.

Fill out and return your ballot by following the instructions in your voting kit.

We must receive your completed ballot by election day.

Important

  • Once you apply to vote by mail or at an Elections Canada office, you can't change your mind and vote at advance polls or on election day.
  • When you vote by mail, you use the special ballot process.
  • Visit elections.ca for more information on voting by special ballot and on the other ways you can vote.