Voting abroad

Guys and gals,

How can I vote in October? I am not sure I am registered as a voter. Can I fill in all the forms in the Embassy or whatever?

Hi Alteus,
When I lived in northern Africa, I just phoned the Canadian embassy there and they told me exactly what days to come in and the documentation I needed. I think it was just my passport. Just as a heads up the dates were about 2-3 weeks before the actual election back home. I am sure you can get all the info you need at the Canadian embassy in your country.
Happy voting!
Allyssa

If you have a return date that you'll be going back to Canada at some point, and you have not become a legal resident elsewhere, you can vote in a Canada election. If you do not plan to return, you can't.

So did you end up voting after all, Alteus?

Well, I ended up back in Canada rather unexpectedly and my voter registration card was at my parent's house, so I got to vote.

Not sure what that whole referendum business was about. In theory my party should get more say, but alas, I think it was another wasted vote.

But I voted anyway!

Call me an idealist, but I would say it is never a wasted vote. I treasure the freedom we have to vote (or not)as we please!

Glad for democracy,
Allyssa

Allyssa,
Oh, I agree, I treasure the freedom to vote, my parents instilled it in me at a young age.(When we see people in other countries lined up for miles just for the opportunity to vote, we should be ashamed of ourselves!) I mean that my party would never in a zillion years get elected in my home town.

Allyssa,
I mean that my party would never in a zillion years get elected in my home town.

I totally understand. In my hometown you might get shot at (well maybe just very frowned upon) if you are of a particular political persuasion! But then again, as far as I am concerned the majority there happens to support the "right" party so.

Yes, after seeing the near farce that some countries' electoral processes are, I am thankful to be a Canadian!

Smiling,
Allyssa