Information kit outlines registration deadlines, advance polling and ID rules
Elections Canada has begun mailing a voter information guide to households in the Chicoutimi–Le Fjord riding ahead of a federal by-election scheduled for Aug. 31, 2026. The guide explains how electors can confirm or update their voter registration, what identification is required at the polls, and where to find local Elections Canada contact information.
The mail-out is part of a broader distribution that also targets voters in Beaches–East York (Ont.) and North Vancouver–Capilano (B.C.), but it contains specifics that Chicoutimi–Le Fjord residents will need in the coming days. Elections Canada is urging electors who did not receive a voter information card showing their correct name and address to take steps to register or update their file before election day.
The agency sets an advance registration deadline of Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. (local time). Electors who miss that cut-off can still register in person at their assigned polling station on election day, but they may avoid delays by updating information in advance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Advance poll hours | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21 to Monday, Aug. 24 |
| Registration deadline (in advance) | Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. (local time) |
| Election day | Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 |
How to register or update your information
Electors in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord have several routes to ensure they are on the voter list and their address is correct. Elections Canada recommends using online services but also provides local, in-person and telephone options.
- Use the Elections Canada Online Voter Registration Service to register or update an address.
- Contact the local Elections Canada office for Chicoutimi–Le Fjord to register or receive assistance.
- Register or update information at an assigned advance polling place immediately before voting during advance polls.
- Register at the assigned polling station on election day if registration was not completed earlier.
For faster service at polling stations, electors may enter their information online and print a pre-filled registration certificate to bring and sign when they vote.
“We encourage electors to use Elections Canada’s Online Voter Registration Service to register or update their address.”
The guide also contains details about the identification that voters must present at the polls. It lists the pieces of ID accepted by Elections Canada — information that electors should review to avoid being turned away on voting day.
Elections Canada is also hiring workers for various paid positions for the by-elections in Beaches–East York, Chicoutimi–Le Fjord and North Vancouver–Capilano. People interested in working on election day can apply through elections.ca or contact the local office for more details.
Electors who would like further information can call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or consult the materials delivered with the guide. With the advance registration deadline and the advance polls approaching, residents of Chicoutimi–Le Fjord are being reminded to check their mail and confirm their registration well before Aug. 25.
