Canada election 2015: How and where to cast your ballot

Election day is Monday, Oct. 19. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.

Are you registered?

If you received a voter information card in the mail, that means you are registered to vote. It includes details on where to go to vote for advance polls and electionday voting.

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• Pledge to vote: Why are you voting?
• Find your riding in our interactive map
• Vote Compass: Where do you stand on the issues?

There have beenreports about incorrect information appearing on voter cards,so it's important to carefully check your card. If you didn't get one or it has incorrect information, you can register at the polls on voting day. You can print a personalized registration certificate fromElections Canada's website to bring to the polling station to make the process go more smoothly.

Don't forget your ID

It's also important to note that the voter information card is not considered a piece of identification.Elections Canada requires identification that proves your identity and where you live.

A single piece of government-issued photo ID with your address on it will suffice, or you can present two pieces of acceptable identification, including one that shows your current address. For example, you can presentyour passport, but you will also have to present ID that shows your current address, such as a credit card bill or a personal cheque.

When and whereto vote

If you are registered, you should have received avoter information cardin the mail telling you where to vote. If you did not receive one, you can also use the onlineVoter Information Serviceto find out where to vote.

Polls are open for 12 hours everywhere in the country, but those hours are staggered so that most results will come in at roughly the same time, according toElections Canada.Here are the local polling times across the country:

• Pacific Time: 7 a.m. 7 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 7:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
• Central Time: 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
• Eastern Time: 9:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m.
• Atlantic Time: 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
• Newfoundland Time: 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.

How to follow the results

CBC News will carry election results live in special coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET, on CBC TV, radio and streaming live atCBCNews.ca. Follow the results on election night on your tablet, phone or desktopwith our live results dashboard.

Errors on the voters list? Problems at apolling station?CBC Newswants to hear from you. Use thehashtag#PollWatchto share your experiences on Twitter.

Still have questions?

There are lots of ways to reach Elections Canada, including email andphone. The toll-free line anywhere from Canada and the U.S. is1-800-463-6868.