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Electors Must Prove Their Identity and Address When They Vote

OTTAWA, Friday, November 26, 2010

  • Federal by-elections will be held in Dauphin–Swan River–Marquette (Manitoba), Vaughan (Ontario) and Winnipeg North (Manitoba) on Monday, November 29, 2010.


  • All electors must meet voter identification requirements when they vote in the federal by-elections.


  • Electors can choose one of three options to prove their identity and address.


  • Some identification documents used at provincial and municipal elections may not meet federal election requirements.

Elector proving her identity and address

Vote. Shape your world.

Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.

Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
or at www.elections.ca