Many Canadians head to the polling station routinely, voter cards in hand to cast their ballots without thinking very much about the process.

What about those of us with questions about how to vote? From where, when, and what we need this article will focus on that, if you want information on who to vote for, check out https://votecompass.cbc.ca/canada/ as  way to evaluate your options if you haven’t had a chance to research the parties yet.

If you didn’t receive a voter card, fret not you don’t need one to vote. The Canadian voters list doesn’t require being “registered” in the way the USA does. You just need to go to your local polling station with a wide variety of ID.  Not sure where your polling station is? You can call any party candidate and they will tell you (and offer a ride if you need one). Or you can look online https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx you just need to know your postal code.

Many would be voters are worried about how to vote if they recently moved, it is much easier than you think! If your picture ID (like your passport say) doesn’t match your new address that’s ok! Bring just one of the following with the passport or drivers’ licence:

Bank or credit card statement

Lease or offer to purchase, property tax

Utility bill (cable, water, phone)

Tuition bill, insurance bill, loan statement

If you look on the link above there are even more options, including some to cover Canadians who may not have stable addresses. New this year are measures to ensure Canadians can vote if they can have some one vouch for their residency in a shelter, or other measure. All our voices should be heard. On October 21st make sure you participate in our election and cast your ballot, our democracy is counting on you!