TORONTO – April 21, 2004 – Elections Ontario is urging qualified electors in Hamilton East who are voting for the first time to ensure they have added their names to the Voters List for the by-election on May 13.
This would typically include new residents of the electoral district, new Canadian citizens and voters who have turned 18 since the last election. These individuals should contact the Hamilton East returning office to ensure their names are on the Voters List and they are able to vote.
Hamilton East Returning Office
The Centre Mall
1227 Barton Street East
Hamilton, ON L8H 2V4.
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Tel: 905-544-5800 / Toll free: 1-866-271-6882.
Names of qualified electors may be added to the Voters List up to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, by visiting the returning office. Electors may also add their names to the Voters List by bringing appropriate identification, which shows their name, address and signature, to their poll on election day:
- One identification document that shows their name, address, and signature, such as a driver's license.
OR
- Two identification documents: one that shows their name and signature, such as an old age security card, credit card, passport or citizenship card; and one that shows their name and residence address, such as a tax bill or a utility bill.
NOTE: There are other documents that may serve to satisfy election officials. These could include a book of cheques printed with the residence address or a letter from a major corporation such as a bank or trust company. Individuals should contact the Hamilton East Returning Office for further confirmation of what is acceptable.
To be eligible to vote, on polling day a person must be:
- 18 years of age or older,
- a Canadian citizen, and
- a resident of the Electoral District of Hamilton East.
For more information on Elections Ontario visit our website at www.electionsontario.on.ca or call Elections Ontario at 1 888 ONTVOTE (1 888 668-8683).
Media Contacts
Elections Ontario Media Centre
416.212.6186 / 1.866.252.2152
media@electionsontario.on.ca