The Bahamas High Commission - Ottawa, Canada

06/05/2026

Notice of Closure.

05/22/2026

**Notice of Closure**

05/22/2026

05/16/2026

Congratulations to Honourable Frederick Mitchell, MP (elect)

on his appointment today, 15th May 2026,at Government House, Nassau, Bahamas, to serve as the returning Bahamas Foreign Affairs Minister.

Minister Mitchell holds a remarkable leadership history in keeping the Commonwealth of The Bahamas diplomatically connected to the world.

05/14/2026

Notice of Closure

05/01/2026

On 30 April 2026, the High Commission for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Ottawa successfully facilitated Advanced Polling at its offices. We extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the Parliamentary Registration Department’s team for their professionalism and dedication in ensuring the seamless ex*****on of this initiative: Comptroller of Customs Ralph Munroe, ASP Trevor Kemp, and Corporal Kendace Robinson.
We also convey our heartfelt thanks to Bahamian nationals in Canada whose participation underscores the strength and vitality of our democracy.

Your vote counts!

The General Election of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas will be held on 12 May 2026.

04/20/2026

Eligible Overseas voters can now apply to vote in the Overseas Polls for the upcoming election!

Cast your vote at:
The Bahamas High Commission – Ottawa
or
The Bahamas Consulate General

Apply easily using the QR code on the flyer below
Deadline: April 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Overseas Election Date:
Friday, April 30, 2026
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

04/14/2026

Advanced Poll - Overseas and Special Voters

Eligible nationals may complete FORM J for Overseas Voters or FORM K for Special Voters, if already registered to vote. The deadline is 17 April 2026 for submission to [email protected] or [email protected] AND [email protected]. Alternatively, an application may be submitted via https://services.mygateway.gov.bs/.

Eligibility requirements and forms may be accessed at https://www.elections.gov.bs/advanced-poll-eligibility.