Get Out and VOTE! January 23rd, 2006 Federal Election 7:30am - 7:30pm

[Weapon_R]

Ladies and Gentleman,


Tomorrow is a big day for Canadian Politics. Every single person here is affected by the decisions that our Federal Government makes every day, and it is important for each of us to take an active role in this process.We have all witnessed the absolutely dismal showing in past elections. If you have an opinion on the way things should be, exercise your duty as a citizen and vote.

Clearly, your choice is yours. Your federal candidates will be happy to provide you with information on where to vote, what to bring, and answer your questions. Most candidates are also offering rides to and from the polling stations.

If you need further information, contact Elections Canada for information. Don't forget to take your voter registration card with you. This will allow you to cast your ballot in the quickest way possible. If you did not receive a registration card in the mail, bring some ID with your picture, signature, and home address to vote. It's quick and it's easy to do.

Get out and vote - it's extremely important and its your opportunity to dictate who it is that governs the nation for the next four years. It's also an opportunity to participate in the process and learn a little about how our democratic system operates.


Your vote matters!

Discard the notion that a single vote isn't important. In 1999, Leslie Byrne was elected to the Virginia Senate by 37 votes, less than 1 vote per precinct. John F. Kennedy's margin of victory over Richard Nixon in the 1960 presidential race was less than one vote per precinct. One vote per precinct passed women's right to vote in California in 1911. Thus one vote can often make a very significant difference.

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Still undecided? Visit the political party websites to learn more about their policies and their ideals for Canada.

Liberal Party of Canada

Conservative Party of Canada

New Democratic Party

Green Party of Canada

[Team_Mclaren]

Also, you dont even need a piece of id if you have family member going with you. So dont worry if you have lost/misplaced your voting card. Of course it'll make it easier if you have a piece of id.

[Alex_FORD]

IMO, if you are anywhere near a voting station, the only apropriate way to greet or treat someone is with courtesy and a smile.

Please do not try to discuss or debate politics with strangers, we have had many weeks to do that,

Personally, I think it is in bad taste to provoke any kind of discussion when it might compromise the atmosphere of a free vote.

[Mr. Burns]

Ill be voting after work.

[Melinda]

Just voted! Haha we even got dad to vote this time around, and he usually doesnt! Woot! Today could be the beginning of new Canadian history!

[2000_SI]

And remember ladies and gents, if you DONT vote, then you have absolutly no right to complain or bitch, in any way or form, about how this country is run!
This is one of the most important things a democratic citizen can do to influence how the country is run, so excersize your right to vote!

[3g4me]

at lunch i will be voting.

[kiwi]

I'll probably be heading down to vote in about an hour!

[handsomebassman]

already voted. T'was delightful.

[Zero102]

Voting after class. Pretty close to the deadline, but I think I'll make it

[nismodrifter]

Just voted right now, weather is CRAZY nice here so alot of people should be getting out. I have NEVER seen a Chinook style wind in the time I have stayed in Saskatoon (1.5 years)...winds are like 80+kms and its melting everything.

[l8braker]

Voted!! It felt really good.

Canada rocks.

[Melinda]

Has anyone else who has already voted noticed that the polls are absolutely SLAMMED with people? I usually head out each election around the same time of the morning to go vote and I have NEVER seen close to that amount of people voting at 10:30 in the morning. My parents went to the same polling station at 11:00 (half an hour later) and said the station was PACKED.

Maybe people realize that this time around, alberta's vote actually counts! Maybe we'll have a record voter turnout this year!

[kiwi]

My voting station was quite empty! I just got back...

[dodad]

Where do i find out where all the voting stands are?

[yohan4ws]

Vote or quit bitchin.

I'm going right after work, ~4pm.

[nismodrifter]

Originally posted by dodad
Where do i find out where all the voting stands are?

Go to www.elections.ca
Type in your postal code on the Main Page and click GO
Then on the right hand side under "Voting Process" click on Where do I vote
That will tell you where you are supposed to go and vote.
Go there and vote...or go there and register...then vote (if you are not registered already).

[heavyD]

Originally posted by l8braker
Voted!! It felt really good.

It should feel good. It is your one day in 365/year that you get to have your say. It's important that the younger generations get more involved with politics as they are the present & future of this country yet have to put up with governments chosen by their parents & grandparents that represent present & past. Have your say and no matter the outcome, you had a part in it.

[speedracer]

Originally posted by Weapon_R

If you need further information, contact Elections Canada for information. Don't forget to take your voter registration card with you. This will allow you to cast your ballot in the quickest way possible. If you did not receive a registration card in the mail, bring some ID with your picture, signature, and home address to vote. It's quick and it's easy to do.
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Originally posted by dodad
Where do i find out where all the voting stands are?

If you bothered to read the post

[dodad]

I don't have that card with me....did anyone not have the card what did they ask you for?