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Elections Canada’s Accessible Materials

Elections Canada provides accessible resources to help all Canadians participate in democracy. These resources are available in English and French, in accessible formats such as braille, e-text, large print, audio (MP3 and DAISY) and video (ASL and LSQ). Below, you can explore some of Elections Canada’s accessible materials.

Table of Contents

  1. Guide to the Federal Election
  2. Voter ID Posters
  3. Voting Assistance Tools and Services on Election Day
  4. Inspire Democracy Toolkits
    1. Toolkit 1: Running in a Federal Election
    2. Toolkit 2: Working at a Federal Election
    3. Toolkit 3: Registering and Voting in a Federal Election
  5. Community Leader Handbook
  6. Physical Copies
  7. Contact Elections Canada

Guide to the Federal Election

A reference handbook with all the information you need to prepare to vote in the next federal election.

Available formats: E-text, audio (MP3), braille, large print, and PDF.

Guide to the Federal Election audio files are available here

Guide to the Federal Election BRF file

Voter ID Poster

A complete list of accepted ID you can use to prove your identity and address when you go to vote.

Available formats: E-text, audio (MP3), braille, large print, and PDF.

Voter ID Poster BRF file

Voter ID Poster audio files:

The audio version of the of the Voter ID Poster.

Federal Elections Canada Voter ID

Have Your ID Ready to Vote

Voter ID Conclusion

Voting Assistance Tools and Services on Election Day

Information on tools and services available to help you on election day.

Available formats: E-text, audio (MP3), braille, large print and PDF.

Voting assistance tools and services BRF file

Voting Assistance Tools and Services Audio Files

The audio version of the voting assistance tools and services on election day documents. 

Election's Canada Federal Election

Voting Assistance Tools and Services

Voting Assistance Tools and Services Conclusion

Inspire Democracy Toolkits

There are many ways to participate in a federal election: by registering and voting, by working at the election, by becoming a candidate and by sharing information with your community. Inspire Democracy has a series of toolkits that can help you get involved and spread the word.

Toolkit 1: Running in a Federal Election

This toolkit provides essential information for those who are interested in running as a candidate in a federal election. It covers the nomination process, campaign requirements and more.

Available formats: E-text, large print, audio (MP3), and PDF.

 

Toolkit 2: Working at a Federal Election

This toolkit describes the various jobs available during a federal election, including the responsibilities and qualifications and how to apply.

Available formats: E-text, large print, audio (MP3), PDF and video (ASL and LSQ).

Toolkit 2: Working at a Federal election video (ASL)

 

Toolkit 3: Registering and Voting in a Federal Election

This toolkit explains how to register and vote in a federal election, including how to prove your identity and address.

Available formats: E-text, large print, audio (MP3), PDF and video (ASL and LSQ).

Toolkit 3: Registering and Voting in a Federal Election video (ASL).

 

Community Leader Handbook

This handbook contains comprehensive information on where, when and the ways to register and vote in a federal election. It also includes information specifically for electors with disabilities.

Available formats: E-text, audio (MP3), braille, large print, and PDF.

The Community Leader Handbook audio files are available here

Community Leader Handbook BRF file

Physical Copies

You can order physical copies of these materials through the Elections Canada website. Formats include English, French, Indigenous languages, heritage languages, braille, large print and more.

Contact Elections Canada

For more information or to access these resources, visit InspireDemocracy.ca or contact Elections Canada. Join us in making elections accessible for everyone.