Elections Canada Online | The 36-Day Election Calendar

Elections Canada Online
The 36-Day Election Calendar
Issue of the writs; voting by special ballot begins Day 36 before election day (or earlier)
Offices of the returning officers open Days 36–32
Preliminary lists of electors sent to returning officers Day 34
Revision of lists of electors begins The date set by the CEO, usually Day 33
Notice of Election published – candidates may file nominations Day 32 (or earlier)
Preliminary lists of electors sent to candidates as they are confirmed Day 32
Targeted revision begins Day 29
Voter information cards mailed to all registered electors Days 26–24
Nominations close Day 21 (2:00 p.m.)
Confirmation of candidacies Day 19 (2:00 p.m.) (or earlier)
Reminder cards distributed Days 19–17
Revised lists of electors sent to candidates Day 11
Advance polls (registration at polls permitted) Days 10, 9, 7
Actual spending limits announced for candidates and parties Day 7
Revision ends Day 6 (6:00 p.m.)
Deadline for registering to vote by special ballot Day 6 (6:00 p.m.)
Election day* Day 0

* Special ballots must be received by the returning officer before the close of polls or at Elections Canada in Ottawa before 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

For more information, please contact:
Elections Canada
257 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0M6 Telephone 1-800-463-6868 toll-free in Canada and the United State