Dignity Forum

Find out where you stand — and how to vote.

Provincial eligibility is set by Elections Alberta. Here’s who can vote on October 19, what to do if you can’t, and the four simple steps for voting day.

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Can I vote on October 19?

Eligibility, at a glance.

Not sure where you fall? Our multilingual community line can confirm in minutes — free and confidential.

Who can cast a ballot

Canadian citizen, 18+, living in Alberta 6+ months
You can vote
Permanent resident (PR), 18+
Not this time
Temporary resident · work or study permit
Not this time
Dual citizen, mainly living in Alberta
You can vote
New citizen (oath taken before voting day)
Yes — bring proof

Can’t vote this time? You still matter.

Permanent and temporary residents can’t cast a ballot in a provincial referendum — but your voice and help count in many ways:

  1. Help eligible family and neighbours make a plan to vote.
  2. Share verified information in your community groups.
  3. Join a session at your local settlement agency.
  4. Prepare for your own citizenship pathway when eligible.
Mark your calendar

The dates that matter.

You have more than one day to vote. If October 19 is hard for you, the advance polls the week before work exactly the same way.

  • Voting day
    October 19, 2026

    Polls open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Vote at your assigned polling place.

  • Advance polls
    Oct 13 – 17

    Open the week before, province-wide. Same ballot, shorter lines.

  • Register by
    At the polls

    You can register online ahead of time — or right at the polling place with ID.

If you’re eligible

Voting day, in four simple steps.

You can always bring someone to help you read or translate. No one has to do this alone.

  1. Confirm you’re on the voter list

    You can register online, by phone, or at the polls on voting day with ID.

  2. Bring valid ID

    A driver’s licence or ID card with your current address works. If you don’t have one, two documents — one with your name, one with your address — work too.

  3. Find your polling place

    Polls open 9 AM to 8 PM on October 19. Advance polls are open the week before.

  4. You can bring help

    You can bring a family member or a trusted friend to help you read or translate. Tell the official at the door.