Election Countdown

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Once an election is called, electoral activities occur in the following order in the 36 days before election day.

• Issue of the writs:
  Day 36 before election day (or earlier)
• Offices of the returning officers open:
  Days 36-30
• Preliminary lists of electors sent to returning officers:
  Day 34
• Revision of lists of electors begins:
  Day 33
• Notice of Election published – candidates may file nominations:
  Day 32 (or earlier)
• Preliminary lists of electors sent to candidates as they are confirmed:
  Day 31
• Voter information cards mailed to all registered electors:
  Days 26-24
• Candidate nominations close:
  Day 21 (2 p.m.)
• Confirmation of candidacies:
  Day 19 (2 p.m.) or earlier
• Revised lists of electors sent to candidates:
  Day 11
• Advance poll voting begins:
  Days 10
• Advance poll voting continues:
  Day 9
• Last day for advance polls:
  Day 7
• Actual spending limits announced for candidates and parties:
  Day 7
• Revision of electors list ends; deadline for special ballot registration:
  Day 6 (6:00 p.m.)
• Deadline for special ballot voting; election day:
  Day 0

Source: Elections Canada