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There have been allegations and rumors that non-citizens have voted in Canadian elections, but there is no substantial evidence to support these claims. Voting as a non-citizen is illegal in Canada, and Elections Canada has strict regulations and processes to ensure that only Canadian citizens can vote in federal and provincial elections.
For instance, in 2019, Elections Canada removed over 100,000 non-citizens from the voter registry to maintain accuracy. Non-citizens who attempt to vote face penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Additionally, voter ID requirements and other safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorized voting(
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While some isolated cases or administrative errors (such as mailing voter registration letters to non-citizens) have sparked concerns, independent investigations have repeatedly shown that these issues did not lead to widespread fraud or affect election outcomes(
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