CANELECTGEN 007/26 – Provincial Referendum - Alberta

Refs: A. A-LG-007-000/AF-001-Federal, Provincial And Territorial Electoral Events 29 Nov 00
B. QR AND O 19.44

1. No silent hour response required.
2. A referendum has been called in Alberta and is scheduled to be held on Monday, 19 October 26.
3. In accordance with the Alberta Election Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. E-1, as amended, members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and their dependents vote pursuant to civilian voting rules.
4. A person is eligible to vote in Alberta provincial elections who on election day is:
   1. A canadian Citizen,
   2. Of the full age of eighteen years as of election day, and
   3. Ordinarily resident in Alberta, and who provides authorized identification to confirm the electors identity and current residential address when voting.
5. To vote, CAF members and their dependents must be registered on the list of electors. CAF members and their dependents may be added to the list of electors when applying for a special ballot. Those planning to vote during advance voting or on election day may register online at www.voterlink.ab.ca or by calling 1-877-422-8683. CAF members may also register in-person at the voting place. CAF members may also register in-person at the voting place. Identification showing name and current physical address is required when voting by special ballot or in-person during advance voting or on election day. Identification showing a mailing address is accepted only if the elector is registered in advance and the mailing address is included on the electors registration.
6. Tuesday, 13 October 26, Wednesday, 14 October 26, Thursday, 15 October 26, Friday, 16 October 26, and Saturday, 17 October 26, from 09:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs, have been set as the dates and times for advance voting for electors to vote before election day. Electors may vote at a voting location in their electoral division only.
7. CAF members who are eligible electors and who will be unable to vote on the days determined for advance voting or on election day may apply to vote by mail (special ballot) online at www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-special-ballot/ or by calling 1-877-422-8683. Deadline to apply to vote by mail (special ballot) is Friday, 25 September 26.
8. Details respecting elector eligibility, identification requirements, locations of civilian electoral divisions and voting places, etc., should be obtained online at www.elections.ab.ca/ or by phoning 1-877-422-8683. The provincial service centre will be opened Monday to Friday from 08:15 hrs to 20:00 hrs and weekends from 10:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs.
9. Under section 132 of the Election Act Of Alberta, qualified electors, including CAF members, must be given 3 consecutive hours by the employer to vote in an election during one of the days of advance voting or on election day. The employer shall allow leave time for voting, at the convenience of the employer.
10. Provincial legislation does not prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages on voting day in Alberta. Accordingly, the sale of alcoholic beverages in messes, canteens and other institutes is not prohibited on civilian election day.
11. Political activities on defence establishments and personal political activities of members of the CAF are governed by section 2 of ref a and ref b. Political advertising in unofficial service newspapers is prohibited in accordance with ref c.
12. Commanding officers are to ensure the widest distribution of this message by the most appropriate means and, where applicable, its republication in routine orders.