Here's how to vote today in Ottawa's municipal election

Ottawa residents will elect theirnew mayor, city counciland school board trusteeson Monday.

Eligible voters can cast a ballotfor their preferred candidates at their assigned voting place from 10 a.m to 8 p.m.Long-term care and retirement homes may have reduced hours.

Election day is also the last day for voters to return their special mail-in ballots. Mail-in ballotsmust be dropped off at the elections office at 1221 Cyrville Rd. or any client services centre by 4:30 p.m. to be counted.

Advance voting for this year'smunicipal electionsaw a marked increase in turnout over2018 numbers and an expert says overall turnout could be about 20 per cent higherthan the city's last election.

CBChas put together thisguide on how tovote on Oct. 24.

Am I on the voters' list?

Anyone who is a resident of Ottawa,isa Canadian citizen,is at least 18 years oldand is not prohibited from voting by law is eligible to vote.

Ottawa's elections office sent voter notification letters late last month to residents on the voters' list.

The city says residents whodidn't receive a letter should use its "Am I on the Voters' List" toolon its website,call 311 or the elections office at 613-580-2660 to find out if they are on the list.

Those who are not on the list can complete anapplication to "add or amend my information on the voters' list"at their voting place.

Where do I go to vote?

Residents must vote at their assigned voting place in the ward where they live. Electors can find their assigned location using the city's "Where Do I Vote?" tool or on their voter notification letter.

The city says all voting places are fully accessible.Large print ballots, accessible vote tabulators and curbside voting and other tools will be available and Para Transpo customerscan booktheir trip to the polls any time between now and Monday.

Residents who are unable to get to theirvoting place can appoint a proxy to cast their vote.

What do I need to bring with me?

All voters can present one piece of personal identification to receive a ballot.

Some acceptable forms of identification are:

• An Ontario driver's licence.
• An Ontario health card.
• An Ontario photo card.
• A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario.
• An insurance policy or insurance statement.
• An income tax assessment notice.
• A Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E.
• A Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P).
• A Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS).
• A property tax assessment.
• A credit card statement orbank account statement.

Visit the city's website for a full list of acceptable forms of identification.

Michle Rochette, manager of municipal elections at the city, urgedeveryone who is eligible to come out to vote even if they don't haveproper documentation.

Residents who cannot present an acceptable piece of identification will have to make a statutory declaration at their voting place.

"Please still come out and vote if you meet the eligible elector requirements," Rochette said. "You might just be required to fill out a little bit of additional paperwork."

The city says electors can also bring theirvoter notification letter to their voting place tospeed the process.

More information for voters in Ottawa's 2022 municipal electionis available on the city's website.

Mayoral candidates Bob Chiarelli, Nour Kadri, Catherine McKenney and Mark Sutcliffe took part in a debate Tuesday evening on a special episode of CBC Ottawa News at 6. You can watch the debate online or on CBC Gem.

Then on Friday, CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning hosted a debate betweenChiarelli, McKenney, Sutcliffe, and Brandon Bay. Listen to that debate below.