Site Menu2018–19 Departmental Plan
Plans at a Glance
Delivering general elections and by-elections is at the heart of Elections Canada's mandate. Because 2018–19 is the last stretch before entering an election year, Elections Canada aims to complete all preparatory work needed to return to general election readiness. The objective is to be ready for the launch of a general election as of March 31, 2019. This includes:
- updating the National Register of Electors
- assisting returning officers with pre-election tasks
- selecting goods and services providers
- replenishing electoral material and supplies
The agency will also prepare for and conduct any by-elections that are called.
Also in 2018–19, Elections Canada will finalize and thoroughly test its initiatives to modernize and improve the delivery of services to electors and political participants for the 2019 general election. These initiatives, some of which rely on expected legislative changes, will allow Elections Canada to implement voting options that support Canadians' ability to exercise their democratic right to vote, while promoting fairness and transparency.
While these preparations to deliver the 2019 general election are under way, the agency will continue to strengthen its security posture and address the evolving cyber-security environment. This will help ensure that the electoral process remains fair, transparent and free of undue influence.
Delivering successful electoral events, proactively ensuring cyber-security of its environment, and offering improved services are fundamental to Elections Canada's ability to deliver on its core responsibility of electoral administration and oversight, and to improve the elector experience.
For more information on Elections Canada's plans, priorities and planned results, see the "Planned results" section of this report.