The deadline for the referendum on proportional representation has been extended one week to Dec. 7.
Elections BC announced the extension of the voting period Friday, saying it had been working closely with Canada Post to understand how the referendum process was being affected by ongoing postal service disruptions.
“Rotating strikes have impacted accessibility. As a result we have extended the deadline to ensure that voters are not prevented from participating through no fault of their own,” Chief Electoral Officer Anton Boegman said.
Election BC is asking voters to return their completed voting packages as soon as possible to ensure they are received before the new deadline and to give Elections BC enough time to contact voters if their packages are missing required information.
Voters on the Sunshine Coast can also drop off their ballots at the Service BC office at 5710 Teredo St. in Sechelt any time before the office closes at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, with an hour-long closure at lunchtime, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The deadline to request a voting package remains midnight Friday, Nov. 23. Eligible voters can request a package by:
• Visiting elections.bc.ca/ovr until midnight Nov. 23.
• Calling 1-800-661-8683 until midnight Nov. 23.
• Visiting a Service BC Centre or Referendum Service Office during office hours Nov. 23.
