Federal Election 2011: Where and when you can vote, advance polls, voters list, etc.

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Election Day is on Monday, May 2, 2011.  Polls we be open from 9:30am-9:30pm.

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Advance polling takes place on Friday, April 22, Saturday, April 23 and Monday, April 25 between 12:00pm and 8:00pm. You can find more info about advance polling at
[
 elections.ca
](http://www.elections.ca/)

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All Canadian citizens 18 years or older (as of May 2) are eligible to vote.

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Everyone registered to vote should receive a
**
 voter information card
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in the mail between April 8 and April 13.

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If you don't receive this card by April 13, or if you aren't registered, you can visit
[
 elections.ca
](http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=faq&document=faqreg&lang=e#a2)
or call   1-800-463-6868.

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Your local polling place (the location where you vote) will be indicated on your voter information card. You can also find the location at
[
 elections.ca
](http://www.elections.ca/)

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Youc an also vote by mail or in person at an Elections Canada office by
[
 special ballot
](http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=bkg&document=ec90540&lang=e)
, but you have to apply by 6:00pm on April 26.
[
 Applications are available at www.elections.ca
](http://www.elections.ca/content.asp?section=ins&dir=svr&document=index&lang=e)

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**
 More info:
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[
 Voting FAQs from Elections Canada
](http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=faq&document=faqvoting&lang=e#a1)

** See also: ** Federal Election 2011 Guide