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 A person who is unable to produce identification can be registered as a voter. In order to do so, the individual must complete an application for registration and be accompanied by someone who is a registered voter in the applicant’s electoral district, an adult family member, or someone who has the authority to make personal care decisions in respect of the applicant. The applicant and the voucher must both make a solemn declaration, in writing, as to the applicant's identity and place of residence. A person can only vouch for one person, and an individual who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another person.
-'''NOTE:''' A literal interpretation of both the ''Canada Elections Act'' RSC 2000, c 9, and the ''BC Election Act'', RSBC 1996, c 106,  suggests that it is practically impossible for a homeless person to vote. However, the provincial electoral officer facilitates voting by homeless people through an administrative policy of allowing a flexible definition of “residence”.
+'''NOTE:''' A literal interpretation of both the ''Canada Elections Act'' RSC 2000, c 9, and the ''BC Election Act'', RSBC 1996, c 106,  suggests that it is practically impossible for individuals with no fixed address to vote. However, the provincial electoral officer facilitates voting by homeless people through an administrative policy of allowing a flexible definition of “residence”.
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