If you already know who you’re going to vote for in the 2019 federal election, advance polls open on Friday across the country until Thanksgiving Monday.
More than 3.6 million eligible voters cast their ballots in advance polls in the 42nd federal election in 2015 – a 71-per-cent increase from the 2011 election.
Because of that popularity, Elections Canada has added more advance stations, to be kept open longer – from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.
Eligible voters can find their advance polling station on their voter information card, on the Elections Canada website, or by calling 1-800-463-6868.
The local advanced polling stations are:
Smithers, Smithers rural and Telkwa: Former Work BC office, corner of Hwy 16 and Main St.
Hazeltons: The Meeting Center, 3226 Bowser St., New Hazelton.
Houston: Seniors Activity Centre, 3250 14th St.
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Canadians can also vote at any Elections Canada office before Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. local time or by mail, so long as they register online to do so by Oct. 15.
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To vote, electors must prove their identity and address with a driver’s licence, government identification card, or other official record. A full list of accepted identifications is here.
General voting day is on Monday, Oct. 21. Polls will open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. local time.
