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You Can Vote – BC Election News

You Can Vote! 

Understand your voting rights and how to register to vote. Learn who your local candidates are, what they believe in, and what they will do if they are elected.

Voting can be a little tricky when you don’t know what to expect. Use Inclusion BC’s free resources to help you prepare for election day, and make your voting experience a good one!

2024 Provincial Election Dates

Advance Voting Days:
October 10 –13, 2024
October 15 –16, 2024

Election Day
October 19, 2024

To register to vote in British Columbia, you have to be:

✓ A Canadian citizen

✓ Who has lived in British Columbia for six months or longer

✓ And is living in the area where you plan to vote for one month or longer

man holds poster saying I AM VOTING with image of BC flag behind him

Your Rights

  1. You have the right to get on the voters’ list.
  2. You have the right to vote.
  3. You have the right to choose who you vote for.
  4. You don’t have to tell anyone who you vote for if you don’t want to.
  5. You have the right to talk to the candidates, ask them questions, and get answers in a way you understand.
  6. You have the right to put a sign on your lawn or window for the candidate of your choice.

Your Responsibilities

  1. Get your name on the voters’ list.
  2. Find out who the candidates are.
  3. Get the information you need to know the issues.
  4. Make plans to vote by mail or to get to the polling station.
  5. Bring your voter’s card (or I.D.) with you when you go to vote.
  6. If you need it, bring a friend you trust to help you vote.
  7. Stay informed after the election is over. Find out if the person who got elected in your area is keeping the promises they made during the election.