Voting 101 – It’s easy and more important than ever!

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As October 19th draws closer, the Union of National Employees wants to remind you that your vote in the upcoming election will make a difference.

The Harper Government’s Fair Elections Act makes it more difficult to vote, but we all know that election day is around the corner and the tools you will find on the Elections Canada website make it easier than ever.

Make sure you are registered to vote.

This is the first step in your vote preparation and you can do it online right now. Head over to https://ereg.elections.ca/CWelcome.aspx?lang=e  and click Start. The process takes less than a couple of minutes and will ensure you are registered to vote. At the end, the system will tell you where to go to vote.

Vote on or before October 19th.

There are many ways to vote – You can vote today or on October 19th. Check out this link for more details: http://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=vote&document=index&lang=e

While we are bombarded with pre-election news and storylines, the most important thing to remember is to not be overwhelmed – and remember – Your Vote = Your Future.

Together, we can elect a government that respects all Canadians.