Plan early, deadlines apply. If you are an elector living in Canada, follow these steps after an election is called:
- 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.
2 Watch for your voting kit in the mail.
3 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.