Can Do!
Canada’s electoral system provides many measures to enable all electors to cast their ballot. On request, they can receive assistance from election officials. Voting templates are available for the visually impaired (centre photo). Electors unable to vote at their polling station may vote by mail using a special ballot.

Everyone Must Have Access
While only a fortunate few could vote in the early days of our country’s history, today the right to vote belongs to virtually all Canadians over 18. Moreover, Canada’s electoral law empowers the Chief Electoral Officer to inform the public about their right to vote and the means to exercise it. He must also remove any obstacles that could make voting difficult. Voters can choose among several voting options: ordinary and mobile polls on election day, advance polls, and mail-in special ballots. Registering to vote is easier, and electors have a number of opportunities to add their names to the voters list. Thanks to the National Register of Electors, most voters are now on the list from the outset.