Although Election Day is a few weeks away, there are some things Kitsilano voters need to know about Canada’s 2015 federal election.
On Monday October 19, 2015, the Kitsilano community joins the rest of Canada to vote. Polls are suggesting that the federal election is a three-way race in Metro Vancouver, between Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair. If you’re on the edge of your seat, CBC’s Poll Tracker will help you stay on top of the latest political polls.
As a Kitsilano voter, here are the top five things you need to know.
Electoral district
Kitsilano is situated within the Canadian federal electoral riding of Vancouver Quadra, held by MP Joyce Murray and Vancouver Centre, held by MP Hedy Fry. Both are members of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Advance voting
If you want to get a jump on it, advance voting takes place on:
- Friday, October 9, 2015
- Saturday, October 10, 2015
- Sunday, October 11, 2015
- Monday, October 12, 2015
Voting
You should have received your voter information card with the address of your polling station by October 1. If you haven’t received it, you can register online, by mail, or in person at your local Elections Canada office. Those eligible to vote must be a Canadian citizen and 18 years old or older.
Identification
After the last election, the The Fair Elections Act was introduced. This changed what identification voters need to show in order to vote. In addition to showing your voter information card, Elections Canada wants proof of who you are and where you live. Be sure to bring a piece of ID that has your photo, your name, and your current address on it. The Elections Canada website has more information on ID requirements.
Hyper-local issues
An article published on CBC News discusses how marine protection and the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station is a top issue for voters in the upcoming federal election. Will this affect your vote?
Electoral district
Kitsilano is situated within the Canadian federal electoral riding of Vancouver Quadra, held by MP Joyce Murray and Vancouver Centre, held by MP Hedy Fry. Both are members of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Vancouver Centre confirmed candidates
- Elaine Allan (Conservative)
- Constance Barnes (New Democratic Party)
- Lisa Barrett (Green Party)
- John Clarke (Libertarian)
- Hedy Fry (Liberal)
- Michael Hill (Marxist-Leninist)
Vancouver Quadra confirmed candidates
- Scott Andrews (New Democratic Party)
- Marc Boyer (Radical Marijuana)
- Jean-François Caron (Independent)
- Kris Constable (Green Party)
- Blair Lockhart (Conservative)
- Joyce Murray (Liberal)
- Trevor Clinton Walper (Pirate)
Want to work the election? There are still election day work opportunities. Lastly, don’t forget to cast your ballot on October 19!
