Almost 100,000 Mail Ballots in Canada’s Federal Election Not Counted, Most Arrived Late

Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault speaks at a press conference about Elections Canada's recommendations report from the 43rd and 44th general elections in Ottawa on June 7, 2022. The Canadian Press/ Patrick Doyle

A report published today by Elections Canada says almost 100,000 mail-in ballots were not counted in the federal election, most because they arrived after the deadline.

The body that administers Canada’s elections says 99,988 special ballots were set aside and not counted.