Voter Information

Do I qualify to vote?

You may vote in a BC local election as a resident elector if you:

• are a Canadian citizen;
• are 18 years of age or more on general voting day for the assent voting; and
• have lived in BC for at least 6 months before you register to vote;
• have lived in the District of Stewart for 30 days or more before you register to vote
• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

How do I get on the Voter's List?

The list of electors is available for inspection from the 46th day before general voting until the close of general voting, at the local government office, during regular business hours.
If upon viewing the voters list, a qualified elector does not see their name on the list, they may register at the time of voting.

What identification do I need to register at Town Hall or at a polling station on Voting Day?

You must provide at least two of the documents listed below to provide evidence of your identity and place of residence. At least one of the documents must include your signature. You must be prepared to sign a declaration as to you place of residence.

Provide two of the following to register to vote:

• BC Driver’s License
• BC Identification Card issued by the BC Motor Vehicles Branch
• Owner’s certificate of insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC
• BC CareCard or Gold CareCard
• Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form (SDES8)
• Social Insurance Card
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Valid Canadian Passport
• Current Property Tax Notice
• Credit Card
• Utility Bill

I own property in Stewart but do not live in Stewart; can I vote?

As a non-resident property owner – if you do not live in Stewart, and you meet the following criteria, you are eligible to vote:

You may vote in a BC local election as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are not a resident in that community;
• are a Canadian citizen;
• are 18 years of age or more on voting day;
• have lived in BC for at least 6 months before voting day;
• are the *Registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately before voting day;
• must not be eligible to register as a resident elector in the jurisdiction;
• must only register in relation to one piece of property;
• if more than one person owns the property, only one owner may register and that person must have the written consent of a majority of the owners.

Non-resident property electors can register at the advance poll or on General Voting Day.