12 Things You Can Do In Canada Without Proof Of Address

The new “Fair Elections Act” is a bill moving through the Canadian House of Commons right now, moved by Conservative MP Pierre Poillievre. If passed then it will require all voters to show ID to receive a ballot, including proof of address (POA).

By removing vouching and eliminating Voter Information Cards as proof of address, the Fair Elections Act could prevent 120,000 to 500,000 Canadians from being able to vote. Here's a list of all the stuff you can do in Canada without showing POA just for comparison.

1. Vote in BC

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Because are you really going to ask to see his ID?

2. Vote in Saskatchewan

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Anyone want to show ID? Anyone?

3. Vote in Manitoba

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So this sounds pretty common eh? Almost as if it's a democratic right.

4. Vote in the Northwest Territories

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A little too common to be a coincidence.

5. Vote in Nova Scotia

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There too?!

6. Vote in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Nuff said

7. Vote in Prince Edward Island

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Because you can't tell Anne of Green Gables what she can and can't do.

8. Vote in New Brunswick

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Okay, maybe it's standard for voting, but what about some other stuff?

9. Get a Drivers' License

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You don't need proof of address to get the standard proof of address card.

10. Run to be a Member of Parliament

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That's it. So it's easier to run against The Honourable Pierre Poilievre then it is to vote against him?

But if you're really fed up don't worry, because you can always

11. Get a Passport

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12. And Travel Internationally

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So peace out Canada, I'll see you once the snow has melted and the rage has washed away.

Oh! One Thing you DO Need ID for? You need to show Proof of Address to run for Toronto Mayor.

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And that's done them a lot of good.

If you want to take action, here are just a few groups opposing the Unfair Elections Act; Canadian Federation of Students, LeadNow, Council of Canadians, and Fair Vote Canada.