General Info

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada, is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament. Its mandate is to: - be prepared to conduct a federal general election, by-election or referendum - administer the political financing provisions of the Canada Elections Act - monitor compliance with electoral legislation - conduct public information campaigns on voter registration, voting and becoming a candidate - conduct education programs for students on the electoral process - provide support to the independent commissions in charge of adjusting the boundaries of federal electoral districts following each decennial census - 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