Figure 17: Awareness of Voter Identification Requirements

Q14B [left]. Do voters have to present a proof of IDENTITY in order to vote in a Canadian federal election? SPLIT SAMPLE: n=100.

Q15 [left]. Do voters have to present a proof of ADDRESS in order to vote in a Canadian federal election? SPLIT SAMPLE: n=193.

Q14A [right]. In order to vote in a Canadian federal election, must electors provide...? SPLIT SAMPLE: n=207.

This vertical bar chart (left) shows the percentage of those who believe voters must show proof of identity and proof of address. Half of respondents were asked Question 14B and Question 15, while the other half were asked only Question 14A. 99 percent thought proof of identity must be shown, while 0 percent said they do not know. 85 percent thought proof of address must be shown, while 5 percent said they do not know.

This vertical bar chart (right) shows the percentage of respondents' understanding of which pieces of voter identity electors must provide in order to vote. The breakdown is as follows:

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