Sharing your information with Elections Canada
This question is used by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Elections Canada to keep your and your spouse’s or common-law partner’s (if applicable) information up to date on the National Register of Electors or the Register of Future Electors (maintained by Elections Canada).
If you’re a Canadian citizen and allow the CRA to share your information (name, address, date of birth, and citizenship) with Elections Canada, you'll be sent a voter information card telling you when and where to vote in the event of a federal election or referendum.
Note: Your and/or your spouse’s authorization is only valid until you file your next return.
What is the Register of Future Electors?
If you’re between the ages of 14 and 17, you can choose to add your information to the Register of Future Electors. That way, Elections Canada can add you to the National Register of Electors once you turn 18.They’ll send you a voter information card telling you when and where to vote as soon as there’s a federal election or referendum after your 18th birthday.
The information you share with Elections Canada will only be given to your provincial or territorial electoral agencies. You don’t need permission from your parent or guardian to add yourself to the Register of Future Electors.
Joining the registry is optional. If you agree but later change your mind, you can remove your name by contacting Elections Canada.
What if I don’t want to share my information with Elections Canada?
If you don’t want the CRA to share your information with Elections Canada, select No in response to this question. If your information is already in the National Register of Electors, Elections Canada will leave it as is.
Note: By not sharing your information with Elections Canada, you don’t give up your right to vote! Refer to the Elections Canada website for more information.
