When a federal election is called, you vote to elect a member of Parliament to represent you in the House of Commons, where he or she will debate and pass laws on your behalf.

This guide answers questions about the federal voting process and lets you know what to expect when you go to vote.

NOTE: Elections Canada also has recently added ID requirements, so ensure you bring the right ID with you when you go to vote (see link below).

To familiarize yourself with the requirements for voting in a federal election, read further information in the attached Elections Canada document, 'My Voter's Guide'.

For additional online information, visit the following links:

http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=faq&document=faqvoting&lang=e

For info on registration:

http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=faq&document=faqreg&lang=e#a5

For info on new ID requirements:

http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=ids&document=index&lang=e

For info on ways to vote:

http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=vote&document=index&lang=e