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- calendar_today November 2, 2026
Federal Byelections Set for December 7
Elections Canada has officially announced that federal byelections will be held on Monday, December 7, 2026. Voters in six different ridings across the country will have the opportunity to elect new Members of Parliament, with three of these contests taking place in Québec, including two within Montréal.
Ridings Holding Byelections
The six federal byelections are set to take place in the following ridings:
- Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Québec (Montréal)
- Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Québec (Montréal)
- Saint-Hyacinthe–Bagot–Acton, Québec
- Brantford–Brant South, Ontario
- Scarborough North, Ontario
- Yorkton–Melville, Saskatchewan
Both Laurier–Sainte-Marie and Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie are Montréal ridings, highlighting the significance of the upcoming vote in Québec’s largest city.
Key Voting Dates and Options
Eligible voters will have several ways to participate in the 2026 byelections. Election day is December 7, but advance polling will be available from November 27 to 30. For those wishing to vote early, Elections Canada offices will accept ballots until 6 p.m. on December 1. Voters opting for mail-in voting must apply by the same 6 p.m. deadline on December 1.
Advance Polls
- November 27 to November 30, 2026
Vote Early at Elections Canada Offices
- Available until 6 p.m. on December 1, 2026
Mail-In Voting
- Apply no later than 6 p.m. on December 1, 2026
Election Day
- Monday, December 7, 2026
Voter Eligibility and Requirements
To vote in the federal byelections, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be at least 18 years old on election day (December 7, 2026)
- Reside in one of the six designated ridings from November 1 through election day
- Provide acceptable proof of identity and address
Elections Canada has stated that voters may check or update their registration online. There is no need to wait to receive a voter information card in order to find out which polling place to attend.
Sources and Official Information
The announcement regarding the 2026 federal byelections was made in a news release from Elections Canada and through a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, both issued on November 1, 2026.
Summary
The six federal byelections scheduled for December 7, 2026, provide eligible voters in select ridings—three in Québec, two in Ontario, and one in Saskatchewan—the chance to participate in the democratic process and help shape the future of their parliamentary representation.
Source: westislandblog.com.
