Canada Elections Act

Marginal note:Verification of declarations

• 276 (1) The election officers referred to in section 273 shall verify the declarations made under paragraph 227(2)(c), at the time fixed by the Chief Electoral Officer and in accordance with his or her instructions, by determining from the information in the declaration whether the elector is entitled to vote in the electoral district.

• Marginal note:Notice

  (2) The returning officer shall notify the candidates of the time and place of the verification.

• Marginal note:Provision of materials to election officer

  (3) One of the election officers shall be provided with the applications for registration and special ballot received before the deadline, along with any other materials that may be required.