Canada Elections Act

Marginal note:Assistance

• 259 (1) If an elector is unable to read or because of a physical disability is unable to vote under this Division, the deputy returning officer shall assist the elector by

  • (a) completing the declaration on the outer envelope and writing the elector’s name where his or her signature is to be written; and

  • (b) marking the special ballot as directed by the elector in his or her presence and in the presence of the poll clerk.

• Marginal note:Note on outer envelope

  (2) The deputy returning officer and the poll clerk shall sign a note on the outer envelope indicating that the elector was assisted.