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ACCESS TO VOTING RIGHTS FOR TRAVELLERS
B
(2006: C)
Prince Edward Island permits mail-in, distance voting. Applications for a mail-in ballot must be received, in writing
or by fax, by 6:00 p.m. on the 13
th
day before election day. Applications for a mail-in ballot cannot be sent by e-mail.
The marked mail-in ballot must arrive at the ofce of the chief electoral ofcer or the returning ofcer no later than
12 noon on election day.
Change since last report:
Adopted fxed election date law. The next provincial election will be held in 2011.
Recommendations:
Allow e-mail applications for mail-in ballots. Eliminate the 13-day deadline and replace it with
a clear communication of the last day by which absentee voters’ applications should be received in order to en-
sure that they receive the ballots in sufcient time to send them back. Accept mail-in ballots that have been post-
marked prior to the close of polls.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
C
(2006: C)
Prince Edward Island produces a pamphlet entitled Hospital and Medical Services Insurance on Prince Edward Island,
which contains some basic information for travellers among other general health information. P.E.I. provides gen-
eral information on temporary absences on-line but does not provide information on emergency health coverage
rates or allowable quantities of prescription drugs. Telephone numbers to call for more information are provided.
The brochure is available in Department of Health ofces and on-line.
Prince Edward Island provides useful information for travellers who wish to participate in distance voting. A spe-
cifc question in the “Frequently Asked Question” section is linked to a page dedicated to distant voting. While the
application form for mail-in voting is displayed on the website and the website is one of the listed sources for the
application, there is no printable version on-line.
Change since last report:
Pamphlet is now available on-line. Changes to the Election Act are not refected on-line.
Recommendations:
Produce a comprehensive health brochure designed for travellers and ensure all information
is readily available in travel ofces and easily accessible on-line. Update Elections P.E.I. website. Provide a printable
distance voting application form on-line.
2006 B-
Grade