Apply to vote by mail

To complete your mail ballot package: 

1. Mark your ballots using a black or blue pen. Do not use red ink or pencil. Completely fill in the oval to the left of your choices. 
2. Fold the ballots, put it in the secrecy envelope marked Envelope 1 and seal the envelope.
3. Write out your full name, residential address, sign, and date the certification envelope marked Envelope 2. 
4. Place Envelope 1 inside Envelope 2 and seal the envelope.
5. Place Envelope 2 inside Envelope 3, add your residential address and seal the envelope. 

Your ballots must be received by 8pm on October 17. Ballots received after this time will not be counted.

Two ways to return your completed ballot

• Mail it using free postage anywhere in Canada
• Drop it at a designated Vote by Mail drop box

Review the Canada Post mail and parcel delivery time standards to help you plan the return of your ballots. Postmarks will not be considered valid for the return of completed ballots. 

Return your completed Vote by Mail package to a designated drop box to help make sure your ballots are received on time and counted. If returning your ballot close to the deadline, using a drop box guarantees on-time arrival.

Designated drop box locations

Drop box locations are inside community centres. Check the community centre hours as they are subject to change and holiday hours may apply.