Special Ballot Drop-Off
Electors in three ridings can now drop off special ballots for upcoming by-elections.
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Canadian voters in three federal ridings can now drop off their special ballots in person ahead of upcoming by-elections on August 31, 2026. Elections Canada has opened in-person ballot drop-off locations in Beaches-East York (Ontario), Chicoutimi-Le Fjord (Quebec), and North Vancouver-Capilano (British Columbia) to give electors more voting options.
Electors who applied for special ballots are now responsible for returning them by the deadline. Elections Canada urges voters to act quickly, as missing the drop-off window means their ballots won't be counted in these three key by-elections.
Three Ridings Hold By-Elections This Summer
Three Canadian federal seats will go to the polls on August 31, 2026. Beaches-East York in Toronto, Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec's Saguenay region, and North Vancouver-Capilano on Vancouver's North Shore are all holding by-elections. Elections Canada has set up special voting procedures to help electors participate.
In-Person Drop-Off Now Available for Special Ballots
Special ballot holders in all three ridings can now drop off their ballots at designated locations. This option gives electors flexibility beyond mail-in voting. Elections Canada has confirmed that voters must return their special ballots themselves — Elections Canada will not pick them up or accept them by mail after the deadline passes.
Electors Must Meet Application and Return Deadlines
Voters who want to use a special ballot must have applied before the deadline. Elections Canada stresses that each elector bears responsibility for getting their ballot to a drop-off location in time. Missing the deadline means losing the right to vote in that particular by-election, so advance planning is critical for anyone using special ballot procedures.
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