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Old 09-18-2008, 10:36 PM   #479
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Originally Posted by Cowboy89 View Post
I believe any citizen can. Check with elections Canada:

http://www.elections.ca/content.asp?...textonly=false

EDIT: Apparently 5 years of living outside the country is the magic cut-off.
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Does anyone know if you can vote in this election if you are a Canadian citizen, but not a current resident? I've been gone for about 4-5 years now, but would still like to participate if they let me.
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Return to your riding or there is a mailing but you have to go online with elections Canada to find out how. I use to go to the Osaka consulate but that is closed so now I am not sure what to do.

HOZ and Table 5--

You should be able to get a ballot mailed to you by Elections Canada. I got mine about a week ago. I'm not sure what the lead time they need is, but I would contact them right away to find out.

And as for the 5 year rule--as long as you are physically present in the country at least once every 5 years you keep your right to vote in Federal elections.
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