When voting in Canada’s federal election, you’ll need to prove your identity and address. CBC’s Avneet Dhillon breaks down your ID options.
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Now that advance polls are open, many Canadians have questions about how and where they will vote, as well as some potential scenarios they’d like to avoid.
The Ask CBC News team has been on the receiving end of some of those queries, and we’re here to help. Here are the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions about voting.
Can I just go to a voting station and vote or do I have to register first?
You must be registered to vote, but you will have the option of registering at your assigned polling location on election day or at an advance polling station.
Most Canadians who are eligible to vote …