Elections Canada Vote on Campus program coming to Ottawa!
Posted on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019
Your vote matters! Come by the Marketplace Food Court October 5-9 and cast your vote early!
Elections Canada (EC) is trying to make voting as easy as possible for eligible voters, as well as also attempting to increase access for young voters. More information on the Vote on Campus Initiative can be found here.
Elections Canada has identified the Ottawa campus of Algonquin College as an External Service Point. That means that students, faculty and employees who are eligible to vote (Canadian citizen, 18 years old on election day), will have the option to register and vote by special ballot on campus for 5 consecutive days (October 5-9) before the actual election day of October 21 regardless of which Electoral District (riding) they reside in. You must show proof of your identity and address in order to vote.
The location of the special ballot poll will be The Marketplace Food Court, Salon A, D building.
| Special voting times are as follows: Saturday, October 5: 10 am to 4 pm Sunday, October 6: 12pm to 4 pm Monday, October 7: 9:30 am to 10 pm Tuesday, October 8: 9:30 am to 10 pm Wednesday, October 9: 9:30 am to 10 pm |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I know if I am registered to vote?
You can check at www.elections.ca or ask the Service Agent at the College’s special polling station to check for you.
- What is a special ballot?
It is a ballot that does not have any candidates’ names printed on it. You will write or print in the name of the person you are voting for.
- Do I need to bring anything with me to vote?
You must have proof of identity and address.
- If I live in Residence, do I have to vote for a candidate in Ottawa West-Nepean, the local electoral district (riding)?
No, you can choose to vote for your “home” electoral district (riding).
- What if I don’t know the name of my “home” electoral district (riding) or the candidates?
You can look up the name of your electoral district as well as names of candidates by going to www.elections.ca and entering your postal code.
- What are my other options for voting?
Electors can also vote in Advanced Polls (October 11-14) or on election day (October 21) in their local Electoral District. They can also vote until October 15 in any Returning Officer office or by mail. More information is available at www.elections.ca
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