If you have plans to vote by mail this election, you’d better do it soon.
You have to apply by September 14, and the ballot has to reach Elections Canada by voting day to be counted.
Spokesperson Rejean Grenier says once you apply, you can’t change your mind.
“Once we send you the kit, we strike you off the voter’s list because you’re supposed to be voting by mail,” says Grenier.
Grenier says the kits come with a blank ballot for you to write in the candidate of your choice, so spelling is important.
“That ballot is very important to know that it does not have names of candidates on it. You have to know the name of the candidate you want to vote for, and presumably how to spell his or her name in that voting kit.”
Don’t write the leader’s name or just the party name as it will be considered a spoiled ballot.
To apply for a vote by mail, click here.
