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A: Yes, some do. This can take place in many forms. For some, they only fluctuate between certain identities (e.g. only fluctuate between lesbian and bi). For others, they might often fluctuate with certain ones but still have others sometimes (e.g. usually between ace, demi, bi, but every once in a while have gay, straight, pan). It also might mean they fluctuate in any way but prefer a certain sexuality/label over others. However, some are relatively equal in their phases, and that’s fine.

Who is being elected?

Members of Parliament

Prime Minister

What is a ballot and what does it look like?

The ballot is a list of names of all the candidates in your riding. The ballot will have a white circle beside each candidate's name. The candidates' political parties will be on the ballot next to their names.

To make sure your vote counts - be careful not to spoil your ballot:

Do not sign your name on the ballot.

You can only make 1 "X" on your ballot.

Do not write anything else on your ballot.

If you make a mistake while marking your ballot, you can get a new one. Take your ballot back to the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO). Say you have made a mistake. The DRO will give you a new ballot.

Are you eligible to vote?

To vote in the federal election, you must:

be a Canadian citizen

be at least 18 years old on election day, October 21

prove your identity and address

Accepted ID for voting

Where to vote:

If you vote on election day or advance polling days, you will vote at an assigned polling station in your riding.

After the election is called, you can find out where your assigned polling station is located:

check your voter information card

enter your postal code into the Voter Information Service

call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY)

You can also vote at any Elections Canada office across Canada until the Tuesday before election day or on select campuses about two weeks before election day.

Accessibility

After the election is called, you will be able to make sure your assigned polling stations meet your accessibility needs by:

checking your voter information card

entering your postal code into the Voter Information Service

call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY)

Advance Voting

1. At any Elections Canada office across Canada

We will have over 500 offices open seven days a week from the time the election is called until the election. Vote at any one of them before the Tuesday before election day, 6:00 p.m. You will vote using the special ballot process.

2. At advance polls

Your assigned polling station will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday the week before election day.

3. On campus

Vote at select campuses across the country (open for five days) about two weeks before election day. You don't need to be a student to vote on campus.

4. By mail

To vote by mail during the election, apply online or at any Elections Canada offices across Canada before the Tuesday before election day, 6:00 p.m.

Voting Abroad

Joining a political party

How Our Electoral System Works

Which party best matches my values?

Blogs to follow to keep up on Election news: @allthecanadianpolitics @ontarionewsnow @onpoli @torontopoli @politicsofcanada @nspoli @ontarionewdemocrats

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