A provincial has been called, and election day is on February 27.
Youth voter turnout has historically been very low. There are roughly 30 thousand students at Queen's, and it is important that we use our voice and vote, if eligible.
The provinces in Canada are responsible for big systems that impact our lives as students, including post-secondary education, healthcare, and transit.
Here’s how you can get ready for the polls:
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Not sure who to vote for yet? The AMS is hosting a meet the Kingston candidates event on February 26 at 7:00 pm in room 101. Bring your questions!
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according to the postal code of your home or Kingston residence - this is the spot you must cast your ballot on Election Day.
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Join me and your student government leaders on February 27 in the for a voting meet up and parade to the polls. Breakfast and beverages available at 11:45 am and we will depart at 12:15 pm.
As you make a plan to vote, here is everything I think you need to know as a post-secondary student voter:
ELIGIBILITY
To vote in a provincial election, you must be
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18 years of age or older on election day;
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a Canadian citizen; and
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a resident of Ontario.
VOTING ADDRESS
If you live in two places—one while attending school and another while not in school—you will need to select which address you consider to be your home address when registering. You can confirm, update or add your information at .
VOTING LOCATION
If you are studying in Ontario but living away from home, you can vote in the electoral district of one of the following:
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Your permanent home address
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Your address while attending school
ID REQUIREMENTS
If you are registered to vote, you will receive a voter information card (VIC) in the mail that you must bring with you, along with one piece of ID showing your name when you go to vote.
You can still vote if you do not receive a VIC, but you must bring one piece of ID showing both your name and home address when you go to vote.
Accepted ID includes an Ontario driver’s license, bill, student card, or school transcript, any of which can be shown on a mobile device.
Find more examples of accepted ID at .