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Provincial Election and Municipal Elections

October 05, 2026

The federal or provincial election will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. According to the provisions of the Canada Elections Act or the BC Elections Act, employees working a normal day shift may leave to vote at 4 p.m., three hours prior to the polls closing at 8 p.m. University offices and services may close at 4 p.m. unless other arrangements have been made.