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Alternatively, section 41.1 allows eligible voters without documentation to be “vouched” for by a voter registered in the applicant’s electoral district with documentation, a family member, or “a person having authority under the common law or an enactment to make personal care decisions in respect of the applicant.” | Alternatively, section 41.1 allows eligible voters without documentation to be “vouched” for by a voter registered in the applicant’s electoral district with documentation, a family member, or “a person having authority under the common law or an enactment to make personal care decisions in respect of the applicant.” | ||
'''NOTE:''' In the 2013 provincial election, prescription pill bottles or inhalers with the applicant’s name were accepted as a valid form of identification. This was done to address the unique challenges | '''NOTE:''' In the 2013 provincial election, prescription pill bottles or inhalers with the applicant’s name were accepted as a valid form of identification. This was done to address the unique challenges individuals with no fixed address and those without government-issued identification face when exercising their right to vote. | ||
When an election writ is issued, the District Registrar will advertise in newspapers announcing the closing day for applications to register. | When an election writ is issued, the District Registrar will advertise in newspapers announcing the closing day for applications to register. | ||
