Elections Canada
Record #:
BRA0484
Last Modified:
09 Mar 2020
Last Full Update:
09 Mar 2020
Description & Services
| Alternate Name | Office of the Chief Electoral Officer |
| Description | The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada, is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament. * ensures all eligible voters have access to the electoral system * maintains the National Register of Electors * administers electoral legislation * registers political parties, electoral district associations, and third parties that engage in election advertising * monitors election spending by candidates, political parties and third parties * supports independent commissions responsible for adjusting the boundaries of federal electoral districts every 10 years * carry out studies on alternative voting methods and, with the approval of parliamentarians, test alternative voting processes for future use during electoral events * provide assistance and co-operation in electoral matters to electoral agencies in other countries or to international organizations Monitors compliance with electoral legislation * provides educational programs for students concerning elections * provides information to the general public about voting, voter registration and how to register to become a candidate * administers political financing portions of the Canada Elections Act * maintains the National Register of Electors * trains and appoints returning officers Works to provide access to all Canadians to the voting system Provides support to the commissions which adjust federal electoral district boundaries following the Census |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | Canadian citizens who will be 18 years of age and older on polling day |
| Application | Most eligible voters are registered in the National Register of Electors * can call to confirm To register to vote, citizens must provide: One piece of photographic Government identification with address; or two pieces of identification with the name of the person and at least one with address; or two pieces of identification and be vouched for Comprehensive list of acceptable identification is available online |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; French ; French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request |
Contact Information
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com///ElectionsCanE Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=%40ElectionsCan_E&src=typd Website: www.elections.ca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWGuYPi8Y3th5vprfQQRE8w |
| Address | 30 Victoria St Gatineau, Qc Canada K1A 0M6 |
| Accessibility | Unknown |
| Office Phone | 613-993-2975 |
| Fax | 613-954-8584; 1-888-524-1444 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-361-8935 |
| Toll Free Phone | Public Inquiries 1-800-463-6868 |
| info@elections.ca | |
| Website | www.elections.ca |
Other Details
| Service Level | (40) Federal Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Elections ; Federal government ; Political parties |
| Service Categories | Election Information ; Election Volunteer Opportunities |