See information about how we make sure that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be a candidate.

The position of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) was created in 1920 by the Dominion Elections Act. The Chief Electoral Officer is appointed for a 10-year non-renewable term by a resolution of the House ...

We maintain a permanent, continually updated database of Canadians who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums called the National Register of Electors. It contains the name, ...

This web page will help you understand the various people and procedures involved in protecting Canada's federal electoral system. As maintaining the integrity of the electoral process is at the core ...

A federal returning officer is responsible for the delivery and control of federal electoral events within the electoral district to which he or she is appointed.

Before an election, returning officers select their office staff (also known as key staff) but hire staff members only once the election has been called. Office staff handle all the preparations ...

As a result of the decennial redistribution process that was completed in 2023, the boundaries and names of many electoral districts will change. These changes will take effect only at the first ...

Registering in advance at your current address will make voting easier.

We will need your postal code, and possibly your address, to find your voting location.

For electors living in Saskatchewan: The upcoming provincial election in Saskatchewan is on October 28, 2024. Please visit Elections SK if you live in Saskatchewan and wish to add your name, correct ...