Ottawa–Vanier byelection: everything you need to know to vote
CBC News | Posted: November 17, 2016 10:00 AM | Last Updated: November 17, 2016
Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.
Residents in Ottawa–Vanier head to the polls Thursday to determine which candidate will replace longtime Liberal MPP Madeleine Meilleur.
Meilleur retired in July to spend more time with her family.
There are 11 candidates running in the provincial byelection, one of two being held in Ontario today.
Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.
Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot:
Who can vote?
To vote in an Ontario provincial election you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a resident of Ontario.
Where to vote?
More than 40 polling stations will be open across Ottawa–Vanier for Thursday's vote.
Find out which polling station has been assigned to your address here.
You can also contact the returning office by calling 1-866-532-3156.
What do I need to vote?
If you're on the list of registered voters in Ottawa–Vanier or you have a certificate to vote from Elections Ontario, you need:
- One piece of identification showing your name, matching how it appears on the list. Examples include a birth certificate, passport, Ontario Health Card, student card, credit or debit card.
If your name is not on the list or you need to obtain a certificate to vote you need:
- One piece of identification that includes your name and your residential address. Examples include an Ontario driver's licence, a bank or credit card statement, a utility bill, a residential lease or mortgage agreement, or any document issued by the government of Canada or an Ontario municipality.
Who's on the ballot?
Candidates include:
- Claude Bisson, New Democratic Party of Ontario.
- Kevin Clarke, The Peoples Political Party.
- Elizabeth de Viel Castel, Stop the New Sex-Ed Agenda.
- Nathalie Des Rosiers, Ontario Liberal Party.
- Dean T. Harris, Ontario Libertarian Party.
- André Marin, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
- Stephanie McEvoy, Canadian Constituents' Party.
- David McGruer, Freedom Party of Ontario.
- Raphaël Morin, Green Party of Ontario.
- John Turmel, Pauper Party of Ontario.
- Above Znoneofthe, None of the Above Party.
A byelection is also being held Thursday in the riding of Niagara West-Glanbrook. Analysts have framed the elections as a mid-point check-in for the governing Liberals, who have been criticized for rising hydro prices.
Ottawa–Vanier includes the Byward Market, Sandy Hill, Overbrook and parts of Gloucester.
Other local issues include the possibility of a downtown truck tunnel, the Energy East Pipeline and the closure of Rideau High School.