Federal by-elections now under way in Brantford-Brant South, Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Saint-Hyacinthe-Bagot-Acton, Scarborough North and Yorkton-Melville

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 1, 2026 /CNW/ --

• Federal by-elections will be held on Monday, December 7, 2026, in the ridings (electoral districts) of Brantford–Brant South (Ontario), Laurier–Sainte-Marie (Quebec), Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (Quebec), Saint-Hyacinthe–Bagot–Acton (Quebec), Scarborough North (Ontario) and Yorkton–Melville (Saskatchewan) .
• Elections Canada will soon open offices in these ridings. Electors can visit the office in their riding to register and vote early by special ballot or to get information about voting or becoming a candidate.
• Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote in one of the by-elections if they:
  • Live in Brantford–Brant South, Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Saint-Hyacinthe–Bagot–Acton, Scarborough North or Yorkton–Melville. Their home address must be in the riding from Sunday, November 1, 2026, to election day, Monday, December 7, 2026.
  • Are registered to vote. Many Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered. To check if they are registered, update their address or register, electors can visit elections.ca, call us at 1-800-463-6868 or contact their local Elections Canada office. They can also register in person at their polling place when they go to vote.
  • Show proof of their identity and address. There are many pieces of ID that can be used to prove identity and address. The full list is available online.
• There are several ways to vote. Electors can:
  • Vote on election day (Monday, December 7) at their assigned polling station.
  • Vote on advance polling days (Friday, November 27; Saturday, November 28; Sunday, November 29; and Monday, November 30) at their assigned polling station.
  • Vote early at their local Elections Canada office (until Tuesday, December 1, 6 p.m.).
  • Vote by mail: Electors must apply by Tuesday, December 1, 6 p.m. and return their special ballot by mail (deadlines apply) or in person at their local Elections Canada office before polls close on election day.
    • Electors voting by mail should make sure there is enough time to receive a voting kit and return their completed ballot to Elections Canada by the deadline indicated in their kit.
  • Electors do not need to wait for their voter information card to find out where to vote. They can go to elections.ca at any time and enter their postal code to find their assigned polling station and their local Elections Canada office.
  • To protect the integrity of the by-elections, safeguards are in place before, during and after the vote. These safeguards include voter ID requirements, ballot security features and a transparent counting process. Learn more about election safeguards.
  • Elections Canada is hiring election workers to fill various paid positions for the December 7 by-elections. Anyone interested in making an impact in their community and experiencing democracy first-hand can apply online at elections.ca or contact the local Elections Canada office for more information.

Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament.

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