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)
Some electors are experiencing difficulties accessing Elections Canada’s website. To find your polling place, check your voter information card, contact your local Elections Canada office or call us at 1-800-463-6868.
Voting has ended in the Atlantic provinces and polling places there are now closed. Soon, polls will close in central, western and northern Canada. Poll workers at each polling station will count the votes in front of witnesses. (1/3)
Misleading information is being spread about election day. It claims that election day would be tomorrow for electors in a certain age group. That’s false! (1/2)
Remember! Voting in Canada is completely secret. It is illegal to break the secrecy of the vote, including by taking pictures of a marked ballot. This prevents people from being influenced to vote a certain way. (1/2)
Do you normally head to the polls after work or around dinner time? 🍽️ You’re not alone! That’s usually a busy time at polling places. Consider going a little earlier or later if you can.
Election day is today! 🗳️ Looking for your assigned polling station? Find it here: https://t.co/ppzliUJ0IM
Note: Voting hours vary by time zone, so check the hours of operation for your poll.
There is a video being shared online, along with some inaccurate information. The ballot boxes in the video are not full of marked ballots; they contain the materials needed to set up the polls for election day. (1/2)
A slice of history: On March 31, 1958, 79.4% of Canadians who were eligible to vote went to the polls. This is the record for participation in a federal election.
For other interesting facts, visit https://t.co/h9Yw51q2rQ
Voting by mail? If you’re worried your completed special ballot kit won’t make it to us by election day, you can drop it off at your local Elections Canada office any time before polls close on election day. Find your local office: https://t.co/ppzliUJ0IM
We're working hard to improve service for election day when there will be nearly 4x as many polling places as there were during advance polls. We've added more workers and tables where possible.
We’ve noticed pictures being shared online along with some inaccurate information.
There are no “unguarded ballot boxes full of votes” in the pictures. The boxes shown are being set up to be used on election day. (1/2)
Psst! Election day is April 28, 2025. Tag your friends and share this post to encourage them to make a plan to vote. They’ll be able to register at the polls if they haven’t done so yet.
We’ve been seeing some misleading discussions about electors’ names being already crossed off the list of electors when they go to vote. Read our ElectoFact on the safeguards in place to make sure that electors only vote once: https://t.co/t4y8sQEzYD
A record number of Canadians voted during advance polls! An estimated 7.3 million electors cast their ballot. 🗳️ We thank all election workers for their dedication and all voters for their patience! Check out our news release: https://t.co/rYfiH3Wguw
DEADLINE ALERT! ⏰ Today is the last day to:
- Apply to vote by mail
- Vote early at any Elections Canada office across the country
Learn more: https://t.co/UZPYzJgEaV
Today is the last day to vote early. There are about 500 Elections Canada offices open across the country. Vote early at any one of them before 6 p.m. today.