Who handles electoral reform & voting?
Electoral Reform & Voting
Electoral matters are managed at each level of government. Federal handles federal elections through Elections Canada, provinces manage provincial elections, and municipalities run municipal elections.
⚠️ Shared Jurisdiction: This area involves multiple levels of government. The information below shows the primary responsibility at each level, but overlap is common. When in doubt, start with the level most directly related to your issue.
Federal
Parliament of Canada
- ● Federal elections (Elections Canada)
- ● Electoral boundaries redistribution
- ● Federal campaign finance rules
- ● Federal electoral reform proposals
💡 Example: Contact Elections Canada about voter registration, or your MP about electoral reform.
Provincial
Provincial Legislature
- ● Provincial elections (provincial election agencies)
- ● Provincial electoral reform and referendums
- ● Provincial campaign finance rules
- ● Provincial riding boundaries
💡 Example: Contact your provincial elections office, or your MPP/MLA about voting reform.
Municipal
City / Town Hall
- ● Municipal elections
- ● Municipal voter registration
- ● Local campaign rules
- ● Municipal ward boundaries
💡 Example: Contact your municipal clerk about voting or running for office.
Quick Reference — Who to Contact
🏛️ Federal
Your Member of Parliament (MP)
🏢 Provincial
Your MPP, MLA, or MNA
🏘️ Municipal
Your City Councillor
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