Elections Manitoba - 2010 Concordia By-election

More answers for voters...

Am I eligible to vote?

You can vote if you are a resident of the provincial electoral division of Concordia and:

• are a Canadian citizen
• Are 18 years of age on or before election day
• have resided in Manitoba for at least 6 months immediately before Election Day

Can I vote from home?

If you are unable to leave home to vote because of a disability, you can apply for homebound voting. Contact your returning officer. A caregiver at home with you can also apply.

What if I am in a hospital?

Voting will be available for patients in hospitals and other care facilities on election day.

What if I am out of town during the election?

You can apply for absentee voting if you are eligible to vote but can't make it to a voting place on election day or advance voting days. Absentee voters should apply to their returning officer as early as possible.

What if I am visually impaired?

Templates that allow you to mark your ballot on your own are available at the voting place.

What if I cannot physically mark my ballot?

If you cannot mark the ballot yourself someone under oath will be allowed to help you.

What if I have trouble reading?

If you have trouble reading the ballot, you can use a template or someone under oath can help you.

Personal security protection

The Voters List is not publicly posted. However, if you are concerned about personal security, you can apply to have your name omitted from the Voters List. To find out more, contact your Returning Officer.

Can I vote if my name is not on the Voters List?

Yes, but you must bring to the voting place government issued photo identification, or two other documents, and sign an oath.

What are the laws regarding temporary election-related street signs in Winnipeg?

All temporary street signs are covered by the City of Winnipeg's temporary street signs bylaw. You can view this by-law online at the City of Winnipeg website.