A recount is a fresh tabulation of ballots when election results are extremely close or disputed. Provincial election legislation typically specifies automatic recount triggers—often when the margin between candidates is within a certain number or percentage of votes. Candidates or voters can also request judicial recounts in some circumstances, sometimes requiring a deposit that's returned if results change. Recounts involve carefully re-examining ballots under official supervision, resolving questions about spoiled or unclear ballots. Municipal election recounts follow provincial rules. While recounts rarely change outcomes, they ensure accuracy and public confidence in close elections where every vote matters.