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6 min readLast updated 2026-06-23Beginner levelCanada-wideOfficial-source checked A first-time walk through the polling place: what to bring, who you meet, how the ballot works, and what to do if something feels confusing.
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June 23, 2026
A first-time walk through the polling place: what to bring, who you meet, how the ballot works, and what to do if something feels confusing.
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