In the Oct. 19 election, your voter identification card cannot be used as a piece of ID. There are three ways to prove your identity and address:
1. Show one piece of ID
The piece should have your photo, name and current address on it.
• Driver’s licence
• Provincial or territorial ID card
• Any other government card that has your photo, name and current address on it
2. Show two pieces of ID
At least one piece must have your current address on it. There are dozens of items that can be used, including:
• health card
• Canadian passport
• birth certificate
• certificate of Canadian citizenship
• citizenship card
• social insurance number card
• Indian status card, band membership card, Métis card
• Canadian Forces identity card
• Veterans Affairs health card
• old age security card
• hospital or medical clinic card
• label on a prescription container
• credit or debit card
• student identity card
• public transportation card
• library card
• utility bill
• bank, credit union or credit card statement
• personal cheque
• income tax assessment
• residential lease
3. Take an oath
If your ID does not have your current address, you can take an oath. Show two pieces of ID with your name and have someone who knows you attest to your address. This person must show proof of identity and address, be registered in the same polling division and attest for only one person.
For more information on voting, go to elections.ca.
Source: Elections Canada
