I’m seriously reconsidering voting NDP in the upcoming election. I’m registered to vote from abroad, so I don’t get to vote for a good local candidate. I’ll be keeping an eye on who’s running the parties and see who seems like they might be better for Canada if they manage to beat wee PP…
Once your completed application has been approved, your name will be added to the International Register of Electors. When a federal general election, a by-election or a referendum is called, Elections Canada will automatically mail you a special ballot voting kit if you are an eligible voter.
That’s it. Nothing really beyond that other than who is eligible or no.
I’m seriously reconsidering voting NDP in the upcoming election. I’m registered to vote from abroad, so I don’t get to vote for a good local candidate. I’ll be keeping an eye on who’s running the parties and see who seems like they might be better for Canada if they manage to beat wee PP…
How does that work wrt to abroad voting? Do you vote for the candidate in the last riding you resided in?
That’s actually a really good question. And to be honest, I’m not entirely sure. Here’s what the government has to say on the matter:
That’s it. Nothing really beyond that other than who is eligible or no.