Guide to the federal by-election in Winnipeg South Centre

Guide to the federal by-election in Winnipeg South Centre

Federal by-election/MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023

Guide to the federal by-election in Winnipeg South Centre

Voter's checklist

• Make sure you're registered at your current address
• Watch for your voter information card in the mail
• Make a plan to vote
  • At your assigned polling station on election day, June 19
  • At your assigned polling station on advance polling days, June 19, 10, 11 or 12
  • At your local Elections Canada office June 13 before 6:00 p.m.
  • By mail: Visit elections.ca to find out more (deadlines apply)
• Find out who the candidates are in your riding
• Bring ID when you go to vote

The federal by-election is on Monday, June 19, 2023

Did you get your voter information card in the mail?

Yes

If your name and address are correct, you're registered. Bring the card, along with accepted ID, to make the voting process easier.

No

You may not be registered or your voter information may not be up to date. Visit elections.ca to register or update your address, or call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) for assistance. You can also register or update your voter information when you go to vote.

To register and vote in the federal election, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen
• be at least 18 years old on election day
• prove your identity and address
• have lived in the riding since May 15, 2023

Ways to vote

You can vote almost any time during the election period. Choose the voting option that works best for you.

Check your voter information card for where and when you can vote.

On election day

• Monday, June 19

Your assigned polling station will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

On advance polling days

• Friday, June 9
• Saturday, June 10
• Sunday, June 11
• Monday, June 12

Your assigned polling station will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

At your local Elections Canada office

Go to your local Elections Canada office before Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 p.m. You will vote using the special ballot process.

Your local Elections Canada office

1539 Kenaston Boulevard, Units L400 and L500
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3P 2N3
Phone: 1-866-294-6776 (toll-free)
TTY: 1-800-361-8935

By mail

Apply by Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 p.m. You will vote using the special ballot process. Make sure we receive your completed ballot by election day, or it cannot be counted. If you think your ballot will not arrive on time, you can drop it off at your local Elections Canada office any time during the election.

Visit elections.ca for more information on deadlines and to see if voting by mail is the right choice for you.

Once you apply to vote by mail, you can't change your mind and vote at advance polls or on election day.

Have your ID ready to vote

You have three options to prove your identity and address.

To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old on election day.

Option 1

Show one of these pieces of ID

• your driver's licence
• any other card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial/territorial or local) with your photo, name and current address

or

Option 2

Show two pieces of ID

Both must have your name and at least one must have your current address.

Examples:

• voter information card and bank statement
• utility bill and student ID card

Don't have these? No problem!

There are other accepted pieces of ID. Check out the full list at elections.ca.

or

Option 3

If you don't have ID

You can still vote if you declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you and who is assigned to your polling station vouch for you.

The voucher must prove their identity and address. A person can vouch for only one person (except in long-term care facilities).

Voting assistance tools and services

All electors are assigned polling stations for election day and advance polling days. After the election is called, make sure your assigned polling station meets your accessibility needs. To find out how accessible it is:

• check your voter information card
• visit elections.ca and enter your postal code into the Voter Information Service box, or
• call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY)

If you have concerns about the accessibility of your assigned polling station, call us at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY).

To request voting assistance in advance, including language and sign language interpretation, call your local Elections Canada office before Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 p.m.

Voting assistance tools and services on election day

Ballot with candidate names in large print

Large-print and braille lists of candidates

Tactile and braille voting template

Magnifiers

Language and sign language interpretation (and other assistance upon request in advance)

Assistance marking your ballot

(Bring someone you know or ask an election worker)

Large-grip pencil (limited quantity)

You can also bring your own pen or pencil

Signature guide

Note: Braille lists of candidates are only available on election day. Large print is available on advance polling days and on election day.

Visit elections.ca for the official information on voting and the health and safety measures in place.

1-800-463-6868 / elections.ca / TTY 1-800-361-8935

Households in Winnipeg South Centre (MB)

electors

federal by-elections 2023

This product is also available in braille, large print and audio formats