TORONTO – May 12, 2004 – Elections Ontario is reminding qualified electors in Hamilton East who are not on the Voters List that they can still vote in tomorrow’s by-election.
Elector who have not received a Notice of Registration card can still add their name to the Voters List on polling day. They must still confirm their poll location and take appropriate identification that shows their name, address and signature to their poll.
Poll locations can be obtained from the Elections Ontario website at www.electionsontario.on.ca or by calling the Hamilton East Returning Office at (905) 544-5800 or 1-866-271-6882.
To have their name added to the Voters List on Election Day electors will require the following identification:
- EITHER 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 their residence address, such as a tax bill or a utility bill.
There are other documents that may serve to satisfy poll officials. These could include a book of cheques printed with their residence address or a letter from a major corporation such as a bank or trust company.
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.
Media Contacts:
Elections Ontario Media Centre:
416-212-6186 / 1-866-252-2152
media@electionsontario.on.ca