Here's how to vote in the District of Saanich election

Can you vote?

Check all the boxes that apply to you:

I'm a Canadian citizen

I'll be 18 or older on election day (October 17)

I currently live in District of Saanich

I've lived in BC for 6 months immediately before registering (or 6 months before the day you vote, if you plan to register at the polls)

You can vote in the District of Saanich election!

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If you own property in District of Saanich, you may still be able to vote in their election.

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You can't vote yet, but if you're 16 or older, you can still register with Elections BC as a future voter.

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When and where will you vote?

There are 3 ways left to vote this election. Which will you choose?

At advance polls

Tue, Oct 13 (8am-8pm)

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Wed, Oct 14 (8am-8pm)

You can vote on any of these days:

Tue, Oct 13, 8am - 8pm

Saanich Municipal Hall

770 Vernon Avenue

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Cedar Hill Recreation Centre

3220 Cedar Hill Road

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Wed, Oct 14, 8am - 8pm

Hellenic Community Centre [Greek Hall]

4648 Elk Lake Drive

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Wed, Oct 14, 10am - 4pm

University of Victoria

Student Union Bldg, Michele Pujol Room, 3800 Finnerty Road

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Plan a time to vote:

By mail

Apply by 4pm on October 15

Choose

On request, the Saanich Election Office can mail you a vote-by-mail package, or let you pick one up. Complete your ballot at home, then mail it back, or drop it off at the municipal hall.

Learn about voting by mail

You must apply to vote by mail before Oct 15 at 4:00pm.

Apply to vote by mail

Your ballot must be received by Oct 17 at 8:00pm.

On election day, Oct 17

Choose

When: Saturday, October 17, from 8am to 8pm

Campus View Elementary School

3900 Gordon Head Road, Victoria

Hillcrest Elementary School

4421 Greentree Terrace, Victoria

Cedar Hill Middle School

3910 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria

Lansdowne Middle School

1765 Lansdowne Road, Victoria

Cloverdale Elementary School

3427 Quadra Street, Victoria

Lochside Elementary School

1145 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria

Cordova Bay Elementary School

5238 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria

Prospect Lake Elementary School

321 Prospect Lake Road, Victoria

Doncaster Elementary School

1525 Rowan Street, Victoria

Reynolds Secondary School

3963 Borden Street, Victoria

Frank Hobbs Elementary School

3875 Haro Road, Victoria

Saanich Commonwealth Place

4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria

Glanford Middle School

4140 Glanford Avenue, Victoria

Silver Threads [Les Passmore Centre]

286 Hampton Road, Victoria

Gordon Head Recreation Centre

4100 Lambrick Way, Victoria

Spectrum Community School

957 Burnside Road West, Victoria

Plan a time to vote:

Are you registered to vote?

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If you're not registered, don't remember registering, or are registered at an old address, you can still register at the polls.

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Are your friends voting?

Help spread a little democracy! Do one of the following:

Ask 3 friends if they're planning to vote

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Tell your friends that you're a voter

Why we're asking you to spread the word

If we want to keep our democracy, we have to use it, even when what we're voting on is (seemingly) really small and local. Municipal elections have a pitifully low turnout... But you — and the people you know — can change that!

Your plan to vote

How

When

Where

What to bring

If you're already registered, you don't need ID to vote.

If you're not sure if you're registered, bring ID anyways.
If you were registered under an old name or address (usually because you've moved or updated your name since), you will need ID.

Otherwise, you'll need to bring...

2 pieces of ID, proving who you are and where you live:

Both pieces must have your name on them
At least 1 piece should have your current residential address
At least 1 piece should have your signature

If neither piece of ID has your address, you may make a solemn declaration instead.

Be on the safe side: Bring extra ID if you can.

Examples of acceptable ID

British Columbia Driver's Licence
BC Services Card
Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
Canadian Passport or Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Social Insurance Number card issued by the Government of Canada
Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
Citizenship or membership card issued by a First Nation
Status Card issued by the Government of Canada showing the applicant is registered as an Indian under the Indian Act
Birth certificate
Debit or credit card issued by a savings institution
Property tax notice issued by the District of Saanich
Utility bill (for electricity, natural gas, telephone or cable service)

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