1. Vote Anytime up to January 17 by Special Ballot
You may go to any Elections Canada riding office any day of the week up until 6 p.m. January 17.
To determine the address of a local Canada Elections office call 1-800-463-6868.
All Elections Canada riding offices are required to be open for this on
Weekdays (Monday to Friday) 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Voting by “special ballot” requires only that a voter whose name is on the voters’ list shows up at his or her riding’s electoral office and present identification, preferably photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, in order to vote. Even if that person’s name is not on the voter’s list he / she can still vote if 18 years of age and a Canadian Citizen and can provide suitable identification.
The “special ballot” provision also permits voting by mail. The registration kits to vote by mail can be picked up at a local riding’s Canada Elections office or alternatively, by writing to or faxing toll free in Canada and the United States:
Elections Canada P.O. Box 9830, Stn T, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5W7. Fax: 1-800-363-4796
A completed registration form and “special ballot” can then be faxed to Elections Canada at 613-998-8393 or toll free in Canada and the United States at 1-800-363-4796 or mailed to the Elections Canada address above.
The completed registration form and ballot however, must be received by 6:00 pm January 17, 2006.
2. Vote at Advance Polls
Vote at advance polls on Jan. 13, 14 and 16 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Locations are noted on Voter Information Cards sent out to individual voters. Or, go to http://www.elections.ca/ and enter your postal code in the section “Find your electoral district.” Or, call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.
3. Vote on election day Jan. 23
Vote at your local polling station as indicated on the Voter Information Card sent to you. Or, go to http://www.elections.ca/ and enter your postal code in the section “Find your electoral district.” Or, call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.