The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada

Elections Canada, officially known as The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, is an independent, non-partisan agency of the Parliament of Canada. Established in 1920, its core business is to administer federal elections, by-elections, and referendums in Canada. The agency's mission is to ensure that all eligible Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and to be a candidate. Elections Canada's headquarters are located at 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M6.

The agency provides a wide range of services to uphold the integrity of the Canadian electoral system. These include maintaining the National Register of Electors, the International Register of Electors, and a Register of Future Electors for youth aged 14-17. It is responsible for informing citizens about the electoral process, enforcing the Canada Elections Act, and training election officers. Elections Canada also registers political parties and third parties, administers political financing provisions, monitors election spending, and provides support for the readjustment of federal electoral boundaries.

Stéphane Perrault currently serves as the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, having been appointed on June 8, 2018, for a 10-year non-renewable term. He reports directly to Parliament, ensuring the agency's independence from the government of the day. Elections Canada is recognized as the longest-standing independent electoral commission globally, having celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 1, 2020. In recent news, the agency made the financial returns of registered political parties for the first quarter of 2026 available on May 1, 2026, and continues to issue reminders and information to electors regarding registration and election expenses. The agency's Strategic Plan 2025-28 outlines its commitment to enhancing programs and services to foster a trustworthy electoral democracy for all Canadians.