The election at a glance

When may I vote?

* Jan. 12 – Campaign begins, nomination period opens.
* Jan. 16 – Nomination period ends at 2 p.m., candidates may withdraw by 5 p.m.
* Feb. 2 to Feb. 12 – Voters may cast ballots at the returning officer’s office.
* Feb. 9 – Mobile poll in the morning; advance poll from noon to 7 p.m.
* Feb. 11 – First day you can get a certificate for proxy voting.
* Feb. 12 – Last day you can vote at the returning officer’s office.
* Feb. 13 – Deadline for receipt of special ballots from students or people away in hospital.
* Feb. 16 – Election day, polls open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 3 p.m. is the last time you can get a proxy certificate.

How may I vote?

* You may vote on election day, Feb. 16, in the advance poll on Feb. 9 or at the returning officer’s office between Feb. 2 and Feb. 12. You may also vote by proxy, radio or satellite phone, special ballot or during the mobile poll.

How may I donate money to a candidate?

* You may donate only during the election period, from Jan. 12 to Feb. 16, not before or after that time.
* A person, a business, or an organization may donate up to $1,500 to each candidate.
* You may give money only to the candidate’s authorized financial agent (formerly known as “official agent”).
* You will get an official tax receipt for your donation.

How much may candidates spend?

* Each candidate may spend up to $30,000 – a candidate may spend up to $30,000 of his or her own money.

Source: Elections Nunavut