Canada's next federal election will be held on October 14, 2008.
You can vote in the Canadian federal election if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old on election day
- registered in the National Register of Electors
Am I registered to vote? Where do I vote?
If you are registered to vote, you will receive a Voter Information Card (VIC) from Elections Canada that will tell you where and when to vote.
For the 2008 federal elections, Voter Information Cards will be mailed to registered voters between Wednesday, September 17 and Friday, September 19, 2008.
If you do not receive a Voter Information Card by Wednesday, September 24, 2008, or if the information on your Voter Information Card is incorrect, contact your local returning officer or call Elections Canada toll-free at 1-800-463-6868.
Polls will be open on election day from 7am - 7pm.
How do I register to vote?
If you are not listed as a preliminary voter by the National Register of Electors, you have three options for adding your name to the voter lists:
- Contact your local returning officer.
- Register at the advance poll (a polling place open to voters before the day of the election).
- Register at the polling station on election day (though Elections Canada strongly urges you to register ahead of time).
Find your local polling station.
Do I need I.D. to vote or register?
Yes! Due to the Elections Fraud Act, you must show a government document with your photo, name and address (such as a drivers license), or two pieces of identification from an authorized list, in order to vote or register to vote.
If you don’t have any of the authorized forms of I.D., you can still register and vote if you have a qualified voter to vouch for you and you both agree to take an oath.
To learn more about Canadian federal elections and other Canadian government topics, check out Susan Monroe's amazing Canada Online site.
