Organization: Canada. Elections Canada
Phone Numbers: 613-954-8584
Toll-Free: 1-800-463-6868
Website: www.elections.ca
Address:
30 Victoria St
Gatineau, QC
K1A 0M6
Intersection: Maisonneuve Blvd and Papineau St
Location: Gatineau
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Service Description: Non-partisan and independent agency which conducts federal elections, by-elections and referendums

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



Fees: Free
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
Eligibility / Target Population: Canadian citizens who will be 18 years of age and older on polling day
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
Area Served: Canada
See Also: Government Representatives
Last Updated: 2/8/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=166145

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