Ontario

2442 readers

67 users here now

A place to discuss all the news and events taking place in the province of Ontario, Canada.

Rules

No bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia.
Be respectful, especially when disagreeing. Everyone should feel welcome here.
No porn.
No Ads / Spamming.

founded 4 years ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

What's the deal with 'registering under a party' as a voter? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

8 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Hello! I recently got my Canadian citizenship and I'm looking forward to vote in the upcoming election!

But few days ago I came to know that there was a deadline for 'registering as a liberal/conservative' for voters. I didn't know such a thing existed. What difference would whether I registered for the above or not? I assume I can still still show up at the polling station to cast my vote...?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Party registration allows you to vote for party policies and more importantly, the party's leader during their respective conventions.

It has no bearing on your ability to vote in a general election.

Bring your ID and your voting card with you on election day and vote how you choose.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Also add that most people don’t register with a party so don’t feel compelled to

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I highly recommend doing this.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

party’s leader during their respective conventions

This part is very important at the moment.