Who can vote?

Residents

To qualify as a resident elector, a person must meet all of the following requirements at the time of voting:

  • Age 18 or older on or before General Voting Day
  • A Canadian citizen
  • A resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (April 14, 2022)
  • A resident of the City of Coquitlam
  • Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any enactment from voting in an election, or otherwise disqualified by law

Non-Resident Property Electors

To qualify as a non-resident property elector, a person must meet all of the following requirements at the time of voting:

  • Age 18 or older on or before General Voting Day
  • A Canadian citizen
  • A resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (April 14, 2022)
  • A registered owner of real property in the City of Coquitlam for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration
  • Only one person may vote per property. If several non-residents own a single piece of property, the owners must select one of the owners to vote.
  • Written consent from the majority of those property owners not voting must be submitted to the Chief Election Officer.
  • A current title search is required as proof satisfactory that the applicant is entitled to register
  • It is recommended that a non-resident property elector obtain a non-resident property elector certificate prior to attending the voting place.

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1. When is the next municipal election?
2. What positions are being elected?
3. Who can vote?
4. How do I register to vote?
5. What identification do I need to vote?