Voters across Canada have complained Friday of long waits on the opening day of advanced voting as they attempt to cast their ballots ahead of the Federal election on Oct. 19.
Elections Canada is aware that some Canadians have had to wait for over an hour in order to check their ballot.
“We have heard that some voting locations had line-ups at the start,” Elections Canada spokesperson Diane Benson told Global News in an email. “We do our best to serve them and thank electors for their patience if they had to wait.
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“Advance poll voting takes a couple of minutes longer than regular voting (slightly different procedures under the Act).”
Benson also pointed out that it is difficult for Elections Canada to try and anticipate when people will be able to make it to polling stations.
“Electors come when it is convenient for them. We can’t always anticipate volume but returning officers watch for it and can send additional staff to help when required,” she wrote.
Advanced polls will be open through Monday with voters being able to cast their ballot from noon until 8 p.m.
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