Community Updates
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The proposed rules are now in effect, thank you to everyone that gave feedback and suggested improvements
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I am scheduling out posts like this for the rest of the month. Warning: Please check the links yourself in case I made any errors! If you notice any errors, let us know so we can make corrections.
Data on your district:
Find your riding, your local elections canada office, and your candidates:
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Use the search on the homepage: elections.ca
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Use the detailed search at: elections.ca/scripts/vis/FindED
Ways to vote (full details)
Vote on election day (April 28)
Check the hours for your timezone
Check your polling station on your voter information card or by using the Voter Information Service website.
Vote on advance polling days at your ASSIGNED polling station
They run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on:
- Friday, April 18
- Saturday, April 19
- Sunday, April 20, or
- Monday, April 21
The rules for voting on advance polling days in the federal election differ from those of some provincial elections, where you can vote at any advance voting place in the province. You cannot do the same in the federal election. If you choose to vote during advance polling days, you must vote at your assigned polling station. To find your advance polling station, check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service. [same links as above]
Vote early at any Elections Canada office by April 22, 6 p.m.
Uses the special ballot process (see this link for how special ballots are different from regular ballots)
Find your nearest Elections Canada office
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.
Vote by mail
Uses the special ballot process (see this page for deadlines for when you can apply for one, and when they must receive it by. It also has information on what you must do differently when filling out this ballot)
Remember: Once you apply to vote by special ballot, you can't change your mind and vote at advance polls or on election day.
If you want to vote by mail, apply as soon as possible: elections.ca/voting-by-mail
You will need to upload copies of your proof of ID. See the list of accepted ID: elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=id.
Other Resources
Common elections related misinformation:
Guides for fighting disinformation by the Government of Canada:
- Online Disinformation
- Detecting and reporting disinformation, by the Privy Council Office
- How to identify misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Always vote early when possible! BC had a lot of flooding during the last election day. Don’t let the same thing happen to you!