Elections Canada

We are seeing comments about #SpecialBallots that were not counted in the last election. The law is clear: Ballots that are returned after election day can’t be counted. We communicate the deadlines to inform electors. We also can’t count ballots that are never returned. (1/2)

We’ve seen some comments online suggesting that non-citizens can be #Candidates in federal elections. Just like with voting, to be a candidate you must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old on election day. (1/2)

It can be hard to know if what you see online is true. But there are ways you can check the accuracy of information for yourself! Visit our #DigitalLiteracy page to learn more. elections.ca/content.aspx?s…

Voting by #SpecialBallot? To mark your ballot, you have to write the name of the candidate you are voting for. Don’t worry—We won’t reject a special ballot if you spell it wrong. If the ballot clearly indicates your intent, it will be counted. 🗳️

Interested in becoming a candidate in the upcoming federal by-election in #BattleRiverCrowfoot (Alberta)? Learn how: elections.ca/content.aspx?s… #CdnPoli #Candidates

There will be a federal by-election in #BattleRiverCrowfoot (Alberta) on August 18, 2025. #SpreadTheWord! Share our resources on when, where and ways to vote 🗳️ elections.ca/content.aspx?s…

Do you want to make sure the info you have about Canadian by-elections is accurate? Learn more in #ElectoFacts 👉 elections.ca/content.aspx?s…

There are still some suggestions that we lost, ignored or refused to count 121,000 mail-in ballots during the 2025 federal election. That’s not true. We count all the ballots that are returned on time. Check the facts for yourself, just one click away: elections.ca/content.aspx?s…

Federal by-election in #BattleRiverCrowfoot (Alberta): Did you know? You can vote at almost any time during the by-election period! Learn more: elections.ca/content.aspx?s… #CdnPoli