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2 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 18,1993 T THE RULES FOR THIS ELECTION ARE BASED ON THE RECENTLY AMENDED CANADA ELECTIONS ACT. A reminder to all eligible voters To exercise your right to vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age on Election Day and your name must appear on the voters list. Some important dates to remember End of revision of die voters list: October 20 • Advance Polls: October 16,18 and 19 • Election Day: October 25 Notice to all cable subscribers: Elections Canada voter information is broadcast daily on the Parliamentary Channel. If you know a person who has difficulty reading, please inform diem of the content of this advertisement. VsWjU Jcan-Picrre Kingsley Chief Electoral Officer of Canada YOUR VOTE IS YOUR SAY An election with a difference: no enumeration* The voters list, compiled by Elections Canada during the enumeration enumeration for the October 1992 referendum, will be used again for this federal election. In order to update this list, the majority of Canadians will receive, within the coming weeks, a Federal Voters List Revision Card, as illustrated. This card confirms that your name is on the list and tells you where and when you can vote. A leaflet from Elections Canada will arrive shortly afterwards afterwards explaining what to do in order to correct any errors or omissions on this card. * Except in Quebec, as the one held there last October was conducted under provincial legislation. • As for voters who are temporarily outside Canada, and Canadians who have been residing abroad for less than five years, you can play a part in helping them to exercise their right to I vote. Just tell them to pick up the above registration form at any Canadian diplomatic mission f ' abroad. Or if possible, send them one by fax. The forms can be found at all Canada Post Corporation outlets. Election Day is on its way! Will the new Elections Act affect how you exercise your right to vote? Yes, to some extent, because the new measures will provide eligible voters with more ways to exercise their right to vote. For example, it is now possible to vote by "Special Ballot" and revision of the voters list has been extended to give more voters the opportunity to be registered. The Special Ballot: a new way to have your say By allowing you to vote in advance either by mail or in person, the Special Ballot addresses voter concerns related to conflicting schedules, distance or mobility. • If you expect that you will be unable to vote on Election Day, October 25 or at the Advance Polls, October 16, 18 and 19, you can vote by Special Ballot as of now. For more information, contact the Elections Canada office in your riding. • Voters away from their riding can pick up the registration form entitled "Voting by Canadians away from their ridings", available at all Canada Post Corporation outlets MAIL^POSTEI. ELECTIONS CANADA The non-partisan agony responsible for the conduct of federal elections 23-7518E