Do you have a voting plan? Does it include voting early?
This is an important election to vote in. Elections have been lost by a handful of votes, and could be lost by a single vote. The last few years have seen divisive, US-style, right-wing politics creeping into Canada. Part of their strategy is to discourage people from voting (which is one more good reason to encourage more people to vote!).
Vote early
If you wait until October 17, there is a chance that you will be prevented from voting – perhaps due to illness, a last-minute demand on your time, or other unanticipated event.
If you do advanced voting or vote by mail, you can manage that risk, and also be available to help others get to the polls.
Best practice: make a voting plan
Having a voting plan can make it easier to vote:
- Decide what day and time you will be voting.
- Book childcare or tell your employer if needed.
- Map the location, and decide how you are getting there. (Do you need a ride? If so, please let me know.)
- Can you bring any other voter(s) with you?
- Bring your ID – two pieces