Things to Know

Things to know before you head to the polls

Below you will find information that is useful to know before you head to the polls.

Ensure your identification is acceptable

Identification that would not be acceptable as proof of identity includes:

• ID that is expired.
• ID that is not original (copied or otherwise reproduced).
• A general (not personal) attestation of residence, class or membership lists and other documents showing multiple names.

Information that is issued monthly (utility bills, bank statements) must be dated within six months preceding election day to be acceptable and information issued annually (property tax bill) must be dated within the same year the election is being held.

Getting ID

Below is a list of resources to help you acquire the proper identification:

• Obtain a Driver's Licence or Non-Driver's Photo ID from SGI.
• Find a driver's licence and photo ID issuer in your part of the province.
• If you reside at a long term care facility, senior or student residence or currently utilize a shelter facility or soup kitchen, you can have the responsible authority of the facility provide you with a Certification of Identity and Residence form.

Understand the Vouching Process

A person without acceptable ID but who is accompanied by another voter who has acceptable ID and is entitled to vote at the same polling place can be vouched for by that individual using the form available at the polling station from an election official.

Please Note: 

• A voter with acceptable ID may only vouch for one other person, except for immediate family members living at the same address as the voucher.
• A person who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another voter.
• Election officials, candidates and candidate's agents are prohibited from vouching.

For more information about vouching please view Section 67.5 and Tables 2 of Appendix D of The Local Government Election Regulations.