In this way, the application process helps to maintain the integrity of the special ballot process. Like electors voting in person at advance polls or on election day, those voting by special ballot must include a proof of identity and address in their application in order to vote. This can be the same as their address for voting purposes, or another address. They must also specify the address where they want their special ballot to be sent, once their application has been approved. Through the application, electors establish their address for the purpose of voting (where they consider their home to be and where their vote will count).
Under the Canada Elections Act, electors who wish to vote by special ballot (including those voting by mail or at a local Elections Canada office) must first complete an Application for Registration and Special Ballot. Top of page Why do I have to apply to vote by mail?
The kit explains how to mark your special ballot and mail it in. When an election is called, we mail a special ballot voting kit to everyone on the International Register of Electors. If you're a Canadian citizen and your home is outside Canada, you can apply to be added to the International Register of Electors-a list of Canadians living outside of Canada who can vote in federal elections. The deadline to vote by mail for the general election currently under way has passed. Top of page I'm a Canadian living abroad. You can bring your completed special ballot voting kit to your local Elections Canada office, or you can drop it off on election day at your assigned polling station or at any polling station in your riding. For electors voting by special ballot from inside their riding: We must receive your ballot before the polls close on election day.For electors voting by special ballot from outside their riding: Make sure your ballot gets to Elections Canada in Ottawa by election day, 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.If you applied before the deadline, there are options for returning your completed special ballot by election day, Monday, September 20. The deadline to apply to vote by mail has passed. Will I have to wait in line with voters who are voting in person?.Will every polling location have an option for electors to drop off their special ballot on election day?.What happens to my special ballot kit after I drop it off at my polling place?.What safeguards are in place to ensure the integrity of my ballot?.Will my ballot be kept secure if I drop it off at an Elections Canada office or a polling place?.
It has been 72 hours. I checked the status of my online application, but there is no update.How can I check the status of my application?.Why did I receive a voter information card? Why do I have to apply to vote by mail?.