Rights & Responsibilities
The right to vote
Voting is both a right and a responsibility of Canadian citizenship. Elections in Canada are decided by secret ballot.
Key facts
- ◆ Canadian citizens aged 18 or older may vote in federal, provincial and territorial elections.
- ◆ Voting is done by secret ballot -- no one can be forced to reveal how they voted.
- ◆ Elections Canada is the independent body that runs federal elections.
- ◆ You vote for a candidate to represent your local riding (electoral district).