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Address:
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30 Victoria St
Gatineau, QC
K1A 0M6
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Intersection:
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Maisonneuve Blvd and Papineau St
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Service Description:
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Non-partisan and independent agency which conducts federal elections, by-elections and referendums
Monitors compliance with electoral legislation * provides educational programs for students concerning elections * provides information to the general public about voting, voter registration and how to register to become a candidate * administers political financing portions of the Canada Elections Act * maintains the National Register of Electors * trains and appoints returning officers
Works to provide access to all Canadians to the voting system
Provides support to the commissions which adjust federal electoral district boundaries following the Census
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Application:
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Most eligible voters are registered in the National Register of Electors * can call to confirm
To register to vote, citizens must provide: One piece of photographic Government identification with address; or two pieces of identification with the name of the person and at least one with address; or two pieces of identification and be vouched for
Comprehensive list of acceptable identification is available online
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Canadian citizens who will be 18 years of age and older on polling day
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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