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Electors Must Prove Their Identity and Address When They Vote

Ottawa, Wednesday, November 13, 2013

• Federal by-elections will be held in Bourassa (Quebec), Brandon–Souris (Manitoba), Provencher (Manitoba) and Toronto Centre (Ontario) on Monday, November 25, 2013.
• 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.

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