How is the national electoral register created?
Canada
Answer
Some combination of both (see comments)
Source
Elections Canada, Canada Elections Act (consolidated in 2000, last amended in March 2025), accessed 12 May 2025
Part 7, Revisions of Lists of Electors
Notice of Confirmation of Registration
Elections Canada, FAQs on Registration, accessed 12 May 2025
Am I registered to vote?
Comment
Most Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered in the National Register of Electors. If the voter is not registered, they can apply to vote online or by mail.
