The Citizen, 1993-09-15, Page 8Jean-Pierre Kingsley
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada
PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1993.
Election Day
is on its way!
THE RULES FOR THIS ELECTION ARE BASED ON THE
RECENTLY AMENDED CANADA ELECTIONS ACT.
Will the new Elections Act affect how yoU exercise your right to vote?
Yes, to some extent, because the new measures will provide eligible voters with more ways to
exercise their right to vote. For example, it is now possible to vote by "Special Ballot" and
revision of the voters list has been extended to give more voters the opportunity to be registered.
The Special Ballot: a new way to have your say
By allowing you to vote in advance either by mail or in person, the Special Ballot addresses
voter concerns related to conflicting schedules, distance or mobility.
• If you expect that you will be unable to vote on Election Day, October 25 or at the Advance
Polls, October 16, 18 and 19, you can vote by Special Ballot as of now. For more information,
contact the Elections Canada office in your riding.
• Voters away from their riding can pick up the registration form entitled "Voting by
Canadians away from their ridings", available at all Canada Post Corporation outlets
MAILNPPOSTE
• As for voters who are temporarily outside Canada, and Canadians who have been residing
abroad for less than five years, you can play a part in helping them to exercise their right to
vote. Just tell them to pick up the above registration form at any Canadian diplomatic mission
abroad. Or if possible, send them one by fax. The forms can` tie found at all Canada Post
Corporation outlets.
An election with a difference: no enumeration*
The voters list, compiled by Elections Canada during the enumer-
ation for the October 1992 referendum, will be used again for this3ef,„...., ELECTION 1993
federal election. In order to update this list, the majority of MUM .101111 ai
Canadians will receive, within the coming weeks, a Federal
Voters List Revision Card, as illustrated. This card confirms
that your name is on the list and tells you where and when you w
can vote. A leaflet from Elections Canada will arrive shortly after-
wards
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explaining what to do in order to correct any errors or omissions on this card.
* Except in Quebec, as the one held there last October was conducted under provincial legislation.
A reminder to all eligible voters
To exercise your right to vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age on
Election Day and your name must appear on the voters list.
Some important dates to remember
End of revision of the voters list: October 20 • Advance Polls: October 16, 18 and 19 • Election
Day: October 25
• Notice to all cable subscribers: Elections Canada voter information is broadcast daily on the Parliamentary Channel.
• If you know a person who has difficulty reading, please inform them of the content of this advertisement.
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