Federal By-elections Now Under Way in Elmwood-Transcona and LaSalle-Émard-Verdun

GATINEAU, QC, July 28, 2024 /CNW/ - 

• Federal by-elections will be held on Monday, September 16, in the electoral districts of Elmwood–Transcona (Manitoba) and LaSalle–Émard–Verdun (Quebec) to fill vacancies in the House of Commons.
• The Elections Canada offices in Elmwood–Transcona and LaSalle–Émard–Verdun are now open.
• Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote if they:
  • Live in Elmwood–Transcona or LaSalle–Émard–Verdun. Their home address must be in the electoral district as of Monday, July 29, 2024, until at least election day, Monday, September 16.
  • Are registered. Most Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered in the National Register of Electors. To check if they are registered or to register to vote, electors should use the Online Voter Registration Service at elections.ca, call us at 1-800-463-6868 or contact the local Elections Canada office. They can also register in person at their polling place when they go to vote.
  • Show proof of their identity and address. There are many different pieces of ID that can be used to prove identity and address. The full list is available online.
• Electors in Elmwood–Transcona and LaSalle–Émard–Verdun can:
  • Vote on election day, Monday, September 16, at their assigned polling station.
  • Vote on advance polling days (Friday, September 6; Saturday, September 7; Sunday, September 8; and Monday, September 9) at their assigned polling station.
  • Vote early at the Elections Canada office in Elmwood–Transcona or LaSalle–Émard–Verdun anytime between now and Tuesday, September 10, 6 p.m.
  • Vote by mail: Electors must apply by Tuesday, September 10, 6 p.m. and return their special ballot by mail (deadlines apply) or in person at the local Elections Canada office before polls close on election day.
  • Elections Canada is hiring election workers to fill various paid positions in the Elmwood–Transcona or LaSalle–Émard–Verdun by-elections. Anyone interested in making an impact in their community can apply online at elections.ca or contact their local Elections Canada office for more information.

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SOURCE Elections Canada

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