OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/21/12 --
-- The writs of election were issued today by Elections Canada for the
federal by-elections to be held on Monday, November 26, 2012, in the
electoral districts of Calgary Centre (Alberta), Durham (Ontario) and
Victoria (British Columbia) to fill three vacancies in the House of
Commons.
-- The local Elections Canada offices in these electoral districts will be
open shortly.
-- All Canadian citizens in Calgary Centre, Durham and Victoria who are at
least 18 years of age on election day are eligible to vote. To vote in a
federal by-election, an elector's address of ordinary residence must be
in the electoral district from the first day of revision of the lists of
electors, Wednesday, October 24, until election day, Monday, November
26.
-- Electors will be able to vote at advance polls on Friday, November 16,
Saturday, November 17 or Monday, November 19; on election day; or by
special ballot. Electors who wish to vote by special ballot must apply
for their special ballot voting kit no later than 6:00 p.m. (Eastern
Time) on Tuesday, November 20. Applications are available at
www.elections.ca, by phone or in person at local Elections Canada
offices and Canadian diplomatic or consular offices.
Vote. Shape your world.
Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.
Contacts:
Elections Canada
Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
www.elections.ca
