After one of the longest election campaigns in Canadian history, voters will finally get to cast their ballot Oct. 19.
If you didn't already vote during the advanced polls, you can do so at the Jasper Activity Centre from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on election day.
In order to vote, you need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on election day and be able to prove your identity and address.
For those who registered online before Oct. 13, you should have received a voter information card in the mail. Bring it with you and a piece of ID with your name and address, however note that your voter information card is not a piece of ID.
For those who forgot to register or did not receive a voter information card in the mail, don't fret you can still vote. There are three ways you can cast a ballot on election day.
The easiest way to prove your identity and address is to show up at the poll with your driver鈥檚 licence, provincial ID card or any other government card that has your photo, name and your current home address.
This will allow you to register or update your information so you can vote.
In Jasper, like many other rural ridings, government ID cards do not usually include a home address.
To get around this issue, bring two pieces of ID on election day. One of the pieces, such as a utility bill, bank statement or vehicle ownership, must include your current address. To see the full list of acceptable ID, visit www.elections.ca.
The most important thing is that one of the pieces must include your name and physical address and not just a post office box number.
If none of your pieces of ID have your physical address, you can still vote by taking an oath.
To do that, you will need to bring two pieces of ID with your name and have someone who knows you attest to your address. This person must show proof of their identity and address and be registered in the same polling division. They can only attest for one person.
For more information about the voting process, visit Elections Canada's website at www.elections.ca or call the Elections Canada office in Hinton at 1-866-720-2250.
Paul Clarke [email protected]
