Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary voters during the federal election: What you need to know

Voting in this federal elections is a powerful way to have your voice heard. Here is some information about where to vote and what ID to bring.

 
Can I vote?

To vote in the federal elections you must:

• be a Canadian citizen
• be at least 18 years old on election day
• prove your identity and address

 
Am I registered to vote? Can I register on voting day?

Yes! You can check to see I you are registered here: https://ereg.elections.ca/en/ereg/index

• You can still vote if you did not get a voter registration card, or if your card is incorrect or you have moved.
• You can update your information at a voting place.
• You can register to vote on voting day.

 
What ID do you need to vote?

You’ll need:

• One piece of government-issued ID with your name, and current address (like a driver’s licence),
  OR
• Two pieces of ID that together show your name and address.

You don’t need ID with a photo. Don’t worry if you look different from when the photo was taken.

Your gender marker is not relevant for voting so don’t worry if you have not updated it, or if the gender marker is different between your pieces of ID.

If you got a voter ID card this can be proof of your address.

If you are uncertain if you have enough ID to vote, give us a call or text 604-200-9080.

👉 Full list of accepted ID options

 
Where do I vote?

Unlike in the provincial election, you must vote at the voting place assigned to you.

To find your assigned voting place:

• check your voter information card;
• enter your postal code into the Voter Information Service box; or
• call Election Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY)

 
When can I vote?

You vote April 28 from 7 am to 7 pm at your assigned voting place.

By law you are entitled to three clear hours time off to vote so you can get to the voting place.

The busiest voting times are in early morning and suppertime. If you will need more time, plan to vote during the day.

 
Is your name wrong on the voters list or voting card?

You can check how your name appears on the voters list here:

👉 Check your voter registration here

Candidates get the voters list from Elections Canada, so you might get mail or calls from a political party or candidate.

 
If you got a voter card with your deadname, you can ask to have your deadname removed from the Register by writing to Elections Canada.

You can make this request here:

👉 Request to remove a deadname

You’ll need to include your name, date of birth, current address, and a signature.

It is too late to update the registry for this election, but asking for an update now could make it better for next time.

Our clinic is considering a group complaint for the way Elections Canada handles personal information like names for trans voters. If this affects you please take a picture where your information is wrong, and send us an email after the election. (Please don’t send us your voting card- hang on to it).

 
Do you need help to read or mark your ballot?

A large-print list of candidates, braille list of candidates, magnifiers, a braille template, and large-grip pencils will be available at voting places.

An election worker or a person you bring with you can help you to mark your ballot.

 
Problems at the voting place

Elections Canada staff at the voting place are all temporary workers who may not know what to do. If you have a problem with registering, with your ID, or with voting, ask to speak to the Central Poll Supervisor.

Candidate Reps or “scrutineers” work for the political parties and are allowed to be at the polls. They may inspect your ID ONLY when the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) is checking it. They may not touch or photograph your ID, or stop you from voting.

If they do, ask to speak to the Central Poll Supervisor (CPS) and Ask for them to fill out an “Incident Report” form, also known as a “EC10051”.

If you encounter problems at a voting station and want to talk to our lawyer call or text us at 604-200-9080.