Pen or pencil? Elections Canada says it doesn’t matter when casting a ballot | Unpublished
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Author: Craig Lord
Publication Date: April 20, 2025 - 11:55

Pen or pencil? Elections Canada says it doesn’t matter when casting a ballot

April 20, 2025
Elections Canada wants you to know your ballot will count whether you mark it with a pen or with a pencil.The independent agency says it’s seeing posts on social media claiming voters have to use a pencil to mark their ballot.


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