34 (1) The ballots in every electoral district shall be as nearly alike as possible.  2007, c. 15, s. 19. Names of candidates (2) The names of the candidates shall be shown on the ballot in accordance with the following rules: 1.  The names shall be shown in capital letters, alphabetically arranged in the order of the legal surnames, subject to section 27.5. 2.  The given names shall precede the surnames and the surnames shall be shown in bold type. 3.  The names shall be numbered consecutively, with the number preceding the name in each case. 3.1  At the candidate’s request made under clause 27 (2) (c), a surname that is ordinarily used by the candidate may be shown on the ballot instead of the legal surname. 4.  At the candidate’s request made under clause 27 (2) (c), any nickname or an abbreviation or familiar form of a given name may be used instead of his or her legal given name or names. 5.  The official name of the registered party that endorses the candidate shall be shown after his or her name if, i.  an instrument in writing signed by the party leader is filed as described in clause 27 (2) (h), and ii.  before 2 p.m. on the day following the day set for the close of nominations, the party is registered with the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Finances Act. 6.  If the registered party has an official name in both English and French, both versions of the name shall be shown. 7.  If, after the statement of endorsement is filed under subparagraph 5 i, the registered party is deregistered under subsection 12 (2) or (2.1) of the Election Finances Act, its name shall not be shown on the ballot. 8.  At the candidate’s request, the words “Independent/Indépendant” shall be shown after his or her name, if no statement of endorsement was filed.  2007, c. 15, ss. 19, 39 (3); 2016, c. 33, s. 21 (1-4). Surname ordinarily used by a candidate (2.1) If a candidate requests, under clause 27 (2) (c), the use of a surname other than his or her legal surname on the ballot, the returning officer if section 27.1 applies, or the Chief Electoral Officer if section 27.2 applies, shall determine whether the requested surname is ordinarily used by the candidate and, for that purpose, the returning officer or Chief Electoral Officer may refer to such documents and other evidence as he or she considers relevant in the circumstances. 2016, c. 33, s. 21 (5). Matters not to be included (3) Subject to section 27.5, no occupation, title, honour, decoration, degree, brackets or quotation marks shall be included with a candidate’s name on the ballot.  2007, c. 15, s. 19; 2016, c. 33, s. 21 (1). Circular space (4) A circular space shall be shown on the ballot horizontally aligned with each candidate’s name.  2007, c. 15, s. 19. Colours of ballot (5) The circular spaces, numbers, names of the candidates, information under subsection (2) and any other information required under section 27.5 shall be the natural colour of the ballot paper, the rest of the face of the ballot shall be black, and the back of the ballot shall be the natural colour of the ballot paper.  2007, c. 15, s. 19; 2016, c. 33, s. 21 (1). Numbering of ballots (6) The ballots shall be numbered consecutively on the stubs and shall be stapled or stitched into units as determined by the Chief Electoral Officer or the returning officer.  2007, c. 15, s. 19. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 15, s. 19, 39 (3)
- 04/06/2007 2016, c. 33, s. 21 (1-5)
- 01/07/2017