Voting in northwestern Ontario today? Here's what you need to know
Voters go to the polls in the federal election on Monday.
Polling stations are located throughout northwestern Ontario. Polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Central time zone and 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Eastern time zone.
To vote you need to be at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen.
Elections Canada notes there are three options for voting:
Show your driver's licence or any other card issued by the Canadian government with your photo, name and current address.
Show two pieces of ID that have your name and at least one must have your current address. That could include a voter information card, a bank statement, a utility bill, or student card. A full list of accepted ID is available on the Elections Canada website. Expired ID can be used as proof of identity if it includes your name, and as a proof of residence.
If you don't have ID, you can declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you vouch for you at a polling station. The person vouching for you must be able to prove their identity and address. A person can vouch for only one person, except in long-term care facilities.
Polling locations can be found by typing your postal code into the Elections Canada website. People can also contact local candidates for help to find their polling locations and some candidates may also offer transportation help if necessary.
How to follow results
You can download the free CBC News app and sign up for local and national alerts.
CBC's election special is set to start at 6:30 p.m. ET. on all platforms.
On Tuesday morning, the CBC's Superior Morning will also have a breakdown of the election results in northwestern Ontario beginning at 6:00 a.m. on CBC Radio 1 and on the CBC Listen App.
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