View Single Post
Old 11-11-2016, 02:38 PM   #1269
edslunch
Franchise Player
 
edslunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by opendoor View Post
There are still ID requirements for that. If you don't have 2 pieces of acceptable ID that show your name and current address, then you still have to produce 2 pieces of documentation that at least have your name on it. Then you need to take an oath as well has have a registered voter from the same polling division (who has proof of ID) attest to your address. And that person can only attest for one person per election.

There are tons of options for ID, so it's not too onerous:

http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx...t=index&lang=e
Our system is reasonable. I'm glad Harper's attempt to tighten them up under the guise of protecting against rampant (actually non-existent) voter fraud was dropped.
edslunch is offline