Information for Voters

At the voting station, voters MUST provide identification that proves your identity and current residence. Any of the following documents with the voter’s name and address will be accepted:

• Identification issued by a Canadian government or agency of that government that contains a photograph of the elector and their name and current address.
• Bank or credit card statement or personal cheque.
  Government cheque or cheque stub.
• Income or property tax assessment notice.
• Insurance policy or coverage card.
• Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee.
• Pension plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation.
• Residential lease or mortgage statement.
• Statement of government benefits (e.g., employee insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support, child tax benefit).
• Utility bill (e.g., telephone, hydro, gas or water).
• Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate.

A letter or form confirming a person lives at a stated address will also be accepted. The letter can be signed prior to the vote by an authorized representative of the following:

• Commercial property management company.
• Correctional institution.
• Facility that provides services to the unhoused.
• Supportive living facility or treatment centre.

If a voter’s identification shows a post office box number as the address instead of a residential or legal address, it can be accepted as verification of their current address if it is a reasonable distance to the voting jurisdiction.