There Are Several Ways to Vote in the Federal By-election

News Release

Gatineau, Thursday, February 1, 2024

For the by-election now under way in Durham (Ontario), Elections Canada encourages electors to plan early and choose the voting option that best suits them. They can:

Vote on election day at their assigned polling station on Monday March 4 .
Vote on advance polling days at their assigned polling station (Friday, February 23; Saturday, February 24; Sunday, February 25; and Monday, February 26).
Vote early at the Elections Canada office in Durham, anytime between now and Tuesday, February 27, 6:00 p.m.
Vote by mail: Electors must apply by Tuesday, February 27, 6:00 p.m. and return their special ballot by mail (deadlines apply) or in person at the local Elections Canada office before polls close on election day.

To vote, electors must show proof of identity and address. The list of accepted ID is at elections.ca.
Some pieces of ID that are accepted at provincial and municipal elections may not meet federal election requirements.
Voting and identification rules are different for incarcerated electors and Canadian electors who live abroad.

Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament.

Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
media@elections.ca