21- Voting procedures during an election period.pdf

32 Your Canadian Citizenship Study Guide Voting procedures during an election period 1. Voter information card Electors whose information is in the National Register of Electors will receive a voter information card. This confirms that your name is on the voters’ list and states when and where you v...

32 Your Canadian Citizenship Study Guide Voting procedures during an election period 1. Voter information card Electors whose information is in the National Register of Electors will receive a voter information card. This confirms that your name is on the voters’ list and states when and where you vote. 2. I did not get a card If you do not receive a voter information card, call your local elections office to ensure that you are on the voters’ list. If you do not have the number, call Elections Canada, in Ottawa, at 1-800-463-6868. 3. Advance poll and special ballot If you cannot or do not wish to vote on election day, you can vote at the advance polls or by special ballot. The dates and location are on your voter information card. 4. On election day Go to your polling station. The location is on your voter information card. Bring this card and proof of your identity and address to the polling station. 5. Marking the ballot Mark an “X” in the circle next to the name of the candidate of your choice. 6. Voting is secret Your vote is secret. You will be invited to go behind the screen to mark your ballot. Once marked, fold it and present it to the poll officials. 7. The ballot box The poll official will tear off the ballot number and give your ballot back to you to deposit in the ballot box. 8. The election results When the polls close, every ballot is counted and the results are made public. You can see the results on television or on the Elections Canada website (www.elections.ca).