I want to vote but my anxiety is going to prevent me from doing so. I don’t even think I can register for voting because I can’t do it online (as I don’t have a drivers’ license). And even if I did, I don’t know now how I’d even manage going to the polls. Every year it’s the same battle. I’m 26 now and I’ve still never voted on anything. And of course, I end up feeling guilty because I didn’t. It’s such a great cycle. Any advice?

aust0nmatthews:

allthecanadianpolitics:

I don’t believe you need a drivers license to register. I don’t have one and voted in 2008 and 2011.

You can vote by by mail if you’re feeling too anxious to come in person:

a) Vote by mail – for electors who live in Canada

If your home is in Canada, you must wait until after an election is called to apply to vote by mail.

After an election is called:

• Complete an Application for Registration and Special Ballot. The form will be available on this website, at any local Elections Canada office, at any Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate or by calling Elections Canada.
• Send us your completed form and proof of identity and home address. You can submit them by fax, by mail, or in person at any local Elections Canada office.
• Once your application is accepted, we will send you a special ballot voting kit by regular mail. (If you apply in person, staff will hand you the kit.) The kit explains how to mark your special ballot and mail it in.

Voting by mail means voting by special ballot. Read important information on voting by special ballot.

you could also go to advance voting, it might be less crowded then