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Old 11-08-2016, 05:35 PM   #238
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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist View Post
Registration is free in the USA but I don't know what is actually involved. In Canada, we register to vote as well. If I'm not mistaken every time you do your taxes one of the first general questions is if your information can be shared with Election Canada. They put your name and address on the list of voters. If you show up to that related polling place they cross you off the list. If you show up to a different polling place because you moved you fill out a form to register there before you vote.
This is exactly how Canada makes it easy. You check the box on your tax return and it automatically registers your name and address to the voting list. The default option is to have this box checked so most people don't even know they are doing this and they just show up on election day and are able to vote. There is no such system in the US.
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