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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.

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Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
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