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Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 207
Joint polling stations 207 The commanding officers of units may establish a joint polling station for electors in their units, if the commanding officers consider that it would be useful to do so for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Division. 2000, c. 9, s. 207 2018, c. 31, s. 141
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 208
Notice of polling stations and voting times 208 During each of three or more days before the voting period and on each day on which the vote is held, each commanding officer shall publish in his or her unit’s orders and put in a conspicuous place a notice that states (a) the days on which the electors may vote; (b) the precise location of, and the voting hours at, each polling station, other than a mobile polling station; and (c) in the case of a mobile polling station, its location and the anticipated period during which it is to remain at that location.
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 209
Election materials 209 On receiving election materials and the list of candidates, each commanding officer shall (a) distribute the materials to the unit election officers; and (b) display the list in one or more conspicuous places or make it otherwise accessible to electors in their unit. 2000, c. 9, s. 209 2018, c. 31, s. 142
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 210
Duties of unit election officer 210 During the voting period, a unit election officer shall (a) display the voting instructions provided by the Chief Electoral Officer in relation to the vote under this Division in conspicuous places at each polling station or make them otherwise accessible to electors; and (b) keep available for consultation by the electors the text of this Part, the election materials necessary for determining in which electoral district an elector is entitled to vote and the list of candidates. 2000, c. 9, s. 210 2018, c. 31, s. 143
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 211
Representative of registered party 211 A Canadian citizen may represent a registered party at a polling station if he or she provides the unit election officer with a copy of an authorization in the prescribed form signed by a candidate for the party. 2000, c. 9, s. 211 2018, c. 31, s. 143
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 211.1
Elector to give name, etc. 211.1 (1) Each elector, on arriving at the polling station, shall give his or her name and service number and the address of his or her place of ordinary residence to the unit election officer and, on request, to a representative of a registered party. Alternative address (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), if an alternative address is indicated on the list of electors under section 204.1 in respect of the elector, the elector may provide that alternative address. Proof of identity (3) If the unit election officer determines that the elector’s name, service number and address appear on the list of electors, then the elector shall provide the officer with the following proof of the elector’s identity: (a) one piece of identification issued by the Canadian Forces that contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and service number; or (b) two pieces of identification of a type authorized under section 211.3 each of which establishes the elector’s name and at least one of which establishes his or her service number. Examination of identification documents (4) A representative of a registered party may examine, but not handle, any piece of identification presented under this section. Name crossed off the list (5) If the unit election officer is satisfied that an elector’s identity has been proven in accordance with this section, the elector’s name shall be crossed off the list of electors. 2018, c. 31, s. 143
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 211.2
Application for registration and special ballot 211.2 (1) An elector whose name does not appear on the list of electors or whose address on the list does not correspond with the elector’s place of ordinary residence may complete an application for registration and special ballot and provide the unit election officer with the following proof of the elector’s identity: (a) one piece of identification issued by the Canadian Forces that contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and service number; or (b) two pieces of identification of a type authorized under section 211.3 each of which establishes the elector’s name and at least one of which establishes his or her service number. Content of application (2) An application for registration and special ballot shall be in the prescribed form and shall include the following information relating to each elector: (a) his or her surname and given names; (b) his or her date of birth; (c) his or her service number; (d) the civic address and mailing address of his or her place of ordinary residence; (e) his or her current mailing address; and (f) any other information that the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary to determine the electoral district in which he or she is entitled to vote. Alternative addresses (3) For the purpose of maintaining operational security or out of a reasonable apprehension of bodily harm if he or she were to indicate the addresses referred to in paragraph 2(d), the elector may apply to the elector’s commanding officer to use another address for that purpose. The commanding officer, unless he or she considers that it would not be in the public interest to do so, shall grant the application and provide the elector with the alternative address that is to be used on the application for registration and special ballot. Optional information (4) In addition to the information specified in subsection (2), the Chief Electoral Officer may request that the elector provide other information that the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary for implementing agreements made under section 55, but the elector is not required to provide that information. Examination of identification documents (5) A representative of a registered party may examine, but not handle, any piece of identification presented under this section. Acceptance of the application (6) If the unit election officer is satisfied that an elector’s identity has been proven in accordance with this section, the unit election officer shall accept the application for registration and special ballot. Application of subsections 204.1(3) and (4) (7) If an alternative address is used in accordance with subsection (3), subsections 204.1(3) and (4) apply with any necessary modifications. 2018, c. 31, s. 143
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 211.3
Authorized types of identification 211.3 The Chief Electoral Officer may authorize types of identification, in consultation with the coordinating officer, for the purposes of paragraphs 211.1(3)(b) and 211.2(1)(b). For greater certainty, any document may be authorized, regardless of who issued it. 2018, c. 31, s. 143
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 212
Declaration of elector 212 The unit election officer shall require the elector whose name has been crossed off the list of electors or whose application for registration and special ballot has been accepted to sign the declaration prescribed by the Chief Electoral Officer. 2000, c. 9, s. 212 2018, c. 31, s. 143
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 213
Provision of special ballot, etc. 213 (1) A unit election officer shall, once the elector has signed the declaration referred to in section 212, give the elector a special ballot, an inner envelope, the declaration — if it is not on the outer envelope — and the outer envelope. Limitation (1.1) An elector who has received a special ballot under subsection (1) may vote only under this Division. Voting on special ballot (2) The elector shall use the special ballot to vote by writing on it, in private, the name of the candidate of his or her choice, folding it and, in the presence of the unit election officer, (a) placing the folded special ballot in the inner envelope and sealing the envelope; and (b) placing the inner envelope and the declaration — if it is not on the outer envelope — in the outer envelope and sealing the outer envelope. Writing candidate’s name (3) The candidate shall be indicated on a special ballot by writing the candidate’s given name or initials and surname. If two or more candidates have the same name, their political affiliations shall be indicated. Spoiled special ballot (4) If the special ballot is incapable of being used, the elector shall return it to the unit election officer, who shall mark it as a spoiled ballot and give the elector another special ballot. Limit (5) An elector shall not be given more than one special ballot under subsection (4). 2000, c. 9, s. 213 2018, c. 31, s. 144
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 214
Information to be provided to elector 214 (1) The unit election officer shall inform an elector that, in order for the special ballot to be counted, the outer envelope must be received by the special voting rules administrator in the National Capital Region no later than 6:00 p.m. on polling day. The unit election officer shall inform the elector of the service provided by the Canadian Forces to deliver the outer envelope. Sending the outer envelope (2) If the elector does not use the delivery service provided by the Canadian Forces, it is the elector’s responsibility to ensure that the outer envelope is sent to the special voting rules administrator. (3) [Repealed, 2018, c. 31, s. 145] 2000, c. 9, s. 214 2018, c. 31, s. 145
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 215
Voting by unit election officer 215 A unit election officer who is qualified to vote may vote in accordance with this Division. 2000, c. 9, s. 215 2018, c. 31, s. 146
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 216
Assistance by unit election officer 216 (1) If an elector is unable to read or because of a disability is unable to vote in the manner described in this Division, the unit election officer shall assist him or her by (a) completing the declaration referred to in section 212 and writing the elector’s name where the elector’s signature is to be written; and (b) marking the special ballot as directed by the elector in the elector’s presence and in the presence of another elector selected by the elector as a witness. Note and keeping vote secret (2) The unit election officer and an elector acting as a witness shall (a) sign a note on the declaration indicating that the elector was assisted; and (b) keep secret the name of the candidate for whom the elector voted. 2000, c. 9, s. 216 2018, c. 31, s. 147
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 217
Hospitalized or convalescing elector 217 (1) An elector who is a patient in a service hospital or convalescent institution during the voting times fixed for the polling stations in his or her unit is deemed to be a member of the unit under the command of the officer in charge of the hospital or institution. Unit election officer for hospitalized electors (2) If no unit election officer has been designated for a service hospital or convalescent institution, the unit election officer for the unit to which the hospital or institution belongs is the unit election officer for electors who are patients in the hospital or institution. Bed-ridden electors (3) A unit election officer for electors who are patients in a service hospital or convalescent institution may, if that officer considers it advisable and the officer in charge of the hospital or institution approves, go from room to room to administer and collect the votes of electors who are confined to bed. 2000, c. 9, s. 217 2018, c. 31, s. 148
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 218
Duty, leave or furlough 218 An elector who provides satisfactory evidence of his or her absence from his or her unit during the voting times fixed for the polling stations in that unit because of duty, leave or furlough may apply to a unit election officer of another unit, in accordance with section 211.2, to vote at that officer’s polling station. 2000, c. 9, s. 218 2018, c. 31, s. 149
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 219
Delivery of documents to the commanding officer 219 (1) The unit election officer shall deliver to the unit’s commanding officer, (a) at the end of each voting day, if feasible, and no later than the end of the voting period, the outer envelopes containing the marked special ballots, the applications for registration and special ballot that were accepted by the unit election officer and the service number of each elector who received a special ballot; and (b) at the end of the voting period, any spoiled outer envelopes, any spoiled special ballots and any other election documents and election materials in the unit election officer’s possession. Delivery of outer envelopes, etc. (1.1) On receipt of the outer envelopes and applications for registration and special ballot referred to in paragraph (1)(a), the commanding officer shall deliver them to the special voting rules administrator. Provision of information (1.2) On receipt of the service numbers referred to in paragraph (1)(a), the commanding officer shall inform the special voting rules administrator, through the liaison officer, of the identity of the electors who received a special ballot. Delivery of election documents and election materials (2) On receipt of the election documents and election materials referred to in paragraph (1)(b), the commanding officer shall deliver them to the special voting rules administrator with all other election documents and election materials in the commanding officer’s possession. 2000, c. 9, s. 219 2018, c. 31, s. 149
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 219.1
Informing the returning officer 219.1 (1) On being informed under subsection 219(1.2) that an elector has received a special ballot, the special voting rules administrator shall inform the returning officer for the electoral district of the elector’s place of ordinary residence of this. Name on list of electors (2) When the returning officer is informed under subsection (1) that an elector has received a special ballot, he or she shall (a) if the elector’s name is not already included on a list of electors, enter the elector’s name on the list of electors for the appropriate polling division in that electoral district; and (b) indicate on the list of electors that the elector has received a special ballot. 2018, c. 31, s. 149
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 220
Definitions 220 The definitions in this section apply in this Division. elector means an elector who resides outside Canada. ( électeur ) register means the register referred to in section 222. ( registre ) 2000, c. 9, s. 220 2018, c. 31, s. 151
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elector means an elector who resides outside Canada. ( électeur )
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register means the register referred to in section 222. ( registre )
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 221
Inclusion in register of electors resident outside Canada 221 An elector may vote under this Division if (a) his or her application for registration and special ballot is received by the special voting rules administrator in the National Capital Region no later than 6:00 p.m. on the 6th day before polling day; and (b) his or her name is entered on the register. 2000, c. 9, s. 221 2018, c. 31, s. 152
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 222
Register of electors 222 The Chief Electoral Officer shall maintain a register of electors in which is entered the surname, given names, gender, date of birth, civic address, mailing address and electoral district of each elector who has filed an application for registration and special ballot in order to vote under this Division and who, at any time before making the application, resided in Canada. 2000, c. 9, s. 222; 2003, c. 22, s. 103 2018, c. 31, s. 152
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 223
Inclusion in register 223 (1) An application for registration and special ballot may be made by an elector. It shall be in the prescribed form and shall include (a) satisfactory proof of the elector’s identity; (b) [Repealed, 2018, c. 31, s. 153] (c) the elector’s date of birth; (d) [Repealed, 2018, c. 31, s. 153] (e) the address of the elector’s place of ordinary residence; (f) [Repealed, 2018, c. 31, s. 153] (g) the elector’s mailing address outside Canada; and (h) any other information that the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary to determine the elector’s entitlement to vote or the electoral district in which he or she may vote. Optional information (2) In addition to the information specified in subsection (1), the Chief Electoral Officer may request that the elector provide other information that the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary for implementing agreements made under section 55, but the elector is not required to provide that information. 2000, c. 9, s. 223, c. 12, s. 40 2018, c. 31, s. 153
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 224
Prohibition — change of address 224 The address chosen as the place of ordinary residence in Canada in the application for registration and special ballot cannot be changed after the elector’s name is entered in the register.
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 225
Information to be provided 225 The Chief Electoral Officer may require an elector whose name appears in the register to provide, within the time fixed by the Chief Electoral Officer, any information that is necessary to update the register.
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 226
Deletion of names from register 226 The Chief Electoral Officer shall delete from the register the name of an elector who (a) does not provide the information referred to in section 225 within the time fixed by the Chief Electoral Officer; (b) makes a signed request to the Chief Electoral Officer to have his or her name deleted from the register; (c) has died and concerning whom a request has been received to have the elector’s name deleted from the register, to which request is attached a death certificate or other documentary evidence of the death; (d) returns to Canada to reside; or (e) cannot be contacted. (f) [Repealed, 2018, c. 31, s. 154] 2000, c. 9, s. 226 2018, c. 31, s. 154
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 227
Special ballot 227 (1) After approving an application for registration and special ballot and after the issue of the writs, the Chief Electoral Officer shall provide a special ballot to every elector whose name is entered in the register. Voting by special ballot (2) An elector shall vote by special ballot by (a) writing the name of the candidate of his or her choice on the ballot; (b) placing the ballot in an inner envelope and sealing it; (c) signing the declaration prescribed by the Chief Electoral Officer; and (d) placing the inner envelope and the declaration — if it is not on the outer envelope — in the outer envelope and sealing it. Writing candidate’s name (3) The candidate shall be indicated on a special ballot by writing the candidate’s given name or initials and surname. If two or more candidates have the same name, their political affiliation shall be indicated. 2000, c. 9, s. 227 2018, c. 31, s. 155
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 228
Sending of outer envelope 228 An elector shall send the sealed outer envelope to the Chief Electoral Officer (a) by mail or any other means; or (b) by delivering it to a Canadian Embassy, Canadian High Commission or Canadian Consular Office, to a Canadian Forces base or to any place that the Chief Electoral Officer may designate.
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 229
Deadline for return of vote 229 The special ballot must be received by the special voting rules administrator in the National Capital Region no later than 6:00 p.m. on polling day in order to be counted. 2000, c. 9, s. 229 2018, c. 31, s. 156
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 230
Responsibilities of elector 230 For the purpose of this Division, an elector has the sole responsibility to ensure that (a) his or her application for registration and special ballot is made within the period specified; and (b) his or her special ballot is received within the period specified to be counted.
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 231
Definition of elector 231 For the purpose of this Division, elector means an elector, other than an incarcerated elector, who resides in Canada and who wishes to vote in accordance with this Division. 2000, c. 9, s. 231 2018, c. 31, s. 157
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 232
Conditions for voting by special ballot 232 (1) An elector may vote under this Division if his or her application for registration and special ballot is received by a returning officer in an electoral district or by the special voting rules administrator after the issue of the writs but before 6:00 p.m. on the 6th day before polling day. Conditions for voting by special ballot — specified later day (2) If, for the purpose of this subsection, the Chief Electoral Officer specifies on his or her Internet site a day that is after the 6th day before polling day but before polling day, an elector may vote under this Division if his or her application for registration and special ballot is received by the returning officer in the elector’s electoral district or by the special voting rules administrator after the issue of the writs but before 6:00 p.m. on the specified day. Restriction (3) The Chief Electoral Officer may specify a day for the purpose of subsection (2) only if he or she considers that the integrity of the vote will not be affected if applications for registration and special ballots are received after 6:00 p.m. on the 6th day before polling day. 2000, c. 9, s. 232 2018, c. 31, s. 157
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 233
Information required for application 233 (1) The application for registration and special ballot shall be in the prescribed form and shall include the following information: (a) the elector’s name and the address of his or her place of ordinary residence; (b) the elector’s date of birth; (c) satisfactory proof of the elector’s identity and residence; (d) the elector’s mailing address; and (e) any other information that the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary to determine the elector’s entitlement to vote or the electoral district in which he or she may vote. Electors in danger (1.1) An elector who would be under reasonable apprehension of bodily harm if he or she were to indicate the address of his or her place of ordinary residence or his or her mailing address for the purpose of paragraph (1)(a) or (d) may apply to the returning officer or special voting rules administrator to use another address for that purpose. The returning officer or special voting rules administrator, unless he or she considers that it would not be in the public interest to do so, shall grant the application and shall not reveal the addresses in respect of which the application is made except as required to send the special ballot to the elector. For greater certainty, the granting of the application does not change the elector’s place of ordinary residence for the purposes of this Act. Optional information (2) In addition to the information specified in subsection (1), the Chief Electoral Officer may request that the elector provide other information that the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary to implement agreements made under section 55, but the elector is not required to provide that information. (3) [Repealed, 2018, c. 31, s. 158] 2000, c. 9, s. 233; 2014, c. 12, s. 59 2018, c. 31, s. 158
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 235
Vote by special ballot only 235 Once an elector’s application for registration and special ballot has been accepted, the elector may only vote under this Division.
Canada Elections Act — E-2.01 236
List of electors 236 Once an elector’s application for registration and special ballot has been accepted by the returning officer or special voting rules administrator, he or she shall ensure, in accordance with the Chief Election Officer’s instructions, (a) that the elector’s name is entered on the list of electors for the polling division of the elector’s place of ordinary residence, if it is not already included on a list of electors; and (b) that there is an indication on the list of electors that the elector has received a special ballot. 2000, c. 9, s. 236 2018, c. 31, s. 160