Busting a move and busting a few myths

Voting is Hard

Elections Canada will send a voter information card to everyone who is registered showing where and when to vote. If you missed it or did not get one, visit Elections.ca to easily look up when and where to vote.  

If you’re a student, Elections Canada is setting up polling stations on college and university campuses across the country from October 5 - 10.  

Pro-Tip: On-campus voting locations are open to anyone. These are “vote anywhere” locations meaning that you can use them to vote if you live across town or across the country.

If you want to vote by mail, you can apply to get a voting kit at Elections.ca or by calling Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.

If you don’t have a permanent address or proof of one, you can’t vote

If you are 18 years old and a Canadian citizen you can vote. End of story.

Elections Canada wants to make sure every eligible voter has a chance to vote. That is why they provide many options for ID and even allow someone who lives in your riding to vouch for you if you don’t have proof of your current address. 

People without a fixed address can show an official letter called a “Letter of Confirmation of Residence” from a  shelter or where they access other social services.

Employers don’t have to give you time off to vote

Employers can’t make you work all day on election day without a break to vote.  All employers in Canada are required by law to provide you with three consecutive hours off in order to vote. Way to go, Canada.

You need to be registered before going to vote

Nope. While 80% of Canadians are automatically registered to vote, you can register at the polling station when you go to vote.  You just need to prove your address and it might take you a few minutes longer.  Again, Elections Canada is trying to make it easy for us.