News Releases and Media Advisories
Early Voting Opportunities for Students
OTTAWA, Monday, April 4, 2011
- The federal election on May 2, 2011 takes place after the end of the school year in most Canadian universities and colleges – a busy time for many students. Now is a good time to explore early voting opportunities.
- If election day isn’t convenient, students can vote early:
- at advance polls on April 22 (Friday), April 23 (Saturday) or April 25 (Monday)
- by mail or in person at any local Elections Canada office anytime before election day (you need to be registered before 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 26)
- To vote, students who have moved to attend school must decide which address they consider their ordinary place of residence – where they live while at school or where they live when not at school (e.g. with their parents).
- Once they decide on their home address, students should make sure they are registered to vote in that riding.
- More information is available at www.elections.ca, in the Voters – Ways to Vote section.
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Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.
Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
or at www.elections.ca