Eligible electors who are homeless or have no fixed address can register and vote in a federal election in Canada. Here are the key facts to know:
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Identity and Address Proof:
- Everyone voting in a federal election must prove their identity and address.
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For those without a fixed address, there are specific options available to prove identity and address.
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Proving Identity:
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To prove your identity, you can present a piece of identification with your name on it, such as:
- Birth certificate
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Health card
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To prove your identity, you can present a piece of identification with your name on it, such as:
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Proving Address:
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To prove your address, you can show an official document called a “Letter of Confirmation of Residence.” This letter can be obtained from an establishment that provides food, housing, or social services, such as:
- Shelters
- Soup kitchens
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Community-based residential facilities
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If you do not have a fixed address but can provide a postal code, you can also use the postal code listed in the “Letter of Confirmation of Residence” to find your polling station using the Voter Information Service.
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To prove your address, you can show an official document called a “Letter of Confirmation of Residence.” This letter can be obtained from an establishment that provides food, housing, or social services, such as:
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Vouching:
- If you cannot provide a document to prove your address, you can have someone who knows you vouch for your identity and address.
- The person vouching for you must be able to prove their own identity and address.
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A person can vouch for only one individual unless they are in a long-term care facility.
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Finding Your Polling Station:
- You can use the Voter Information Service on the Elections Canada website to find your polling station by entering the postal code from your “Letter of Confirmation of Residence.”
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Alternatively, you can contact Elections Canada toll-free at 1-800-463-6868 to get information about your polling station.
Source: Election Canada
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