WHO CAN VOTE? MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT To vote in a federal by-election, you must: • be a Canadian citizen, 18 years old, live in the riding since March 1st, – VANIER BY-ELECTION • prove your identity and address, one of three ways: People in the riding of Ottawa-Vanier will elect our Member 1) Show one identification issued by a Canadian government, of Parliament (MP) to fill the vacant seat. that contains photo, name and address. 2) Show  two pieces of authorized identification, (one must have address). 3) If you have two pieces of identification but can’t prove where you live, you may have your residence attested to by another elector.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM REGISTERED TO VOTE? WHO DO I VOTE FOR? Elections Canada will mail a voter information card to everyone on the list of hich of these candidates will work to electors. Read the card to make sure that your name and address are correct. ELECTION DAY make our city and communities better • If your name and address are correct, keep the card. It shows that Wfor everyone? Will they support funding IS APRIL 3RD you are registered to vote, and tells you when and where to vote. for affordable housing, childcare and transit? • If your name and address on the card are not correct, you will need WATCH THE MEDIA, ASK YOUR FRIENDS, ADVANCE VOTING to call Elections Canada’s local office. 1-866-275-1778. VISIT THEIR WEB-SITES. DAYS: MARCH 24, If you do not receive a voter information card, it may mean that you Nira Dookeran — GREEN PARTY 25, 26 AND 27 are not registered on the list of electors. You can also register at the polling — LIBERAL PARTY station during advance polls or on election day, but to save time, register Adrian Papara — CONSERVATIVE PARTY ahead of election day. Emilie Taman — NDP, For more information, visit Elections Canada at elections.ca John Turmel — INDEPENDENT Christina Wilson — INDEPENDENT MAKING VOICES COUNT makingvotescount.ca Damien Wilson — LIBERTARIAN PARTY WHY DOES THIS BY-ELECTION MATTER? VOTING? WHY DOES IT MATTER?

The MP we elect will What do you mean? represent us in the federal government and make decisions that affect our The federal government The MP we elect will have everyday lives. passes on funds to cities and an impact on our lives, our provinces to deliver important services communities and the services like affordable housing, healthcare, we depend upon. childcare and transit.

But what difference will my vote make?

People living on low-income, Aboriginal people and youth are among the people least likely to vote. They oversee important programs like Aboriginal Affairs, This means that politicians Citizenship and Immigration, and are less likely to listen to As the highest level of government, Employment Insurance. our concerns. the federal government shapes the country we live in by making national plans and setting standards for all the provinces and territories to follow. Exactly, but we can turn this around. With one vote, you can help shape this country They have the most funds. They into the one you want it to be. can take steps to reduce poverty, decrease climate change and increase quality of life for all of us.