Mr. Speaker, I have a return to written question asked by Mr. Braden on October 31, 2006, regarding photo identification cards.
The NWT motor vehicle registrar currently issues a general identification card to a person in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act. The person must prove their Northwest Territories residency, age and identity, and shall provide an address within the Northwest Territories.
Elections Canada has stated that they do not currently require voters to provide photo identification when voting. A person must produce valid identification showing the elector's name, address and signature. A GIC contains these elements. In a press released issued by Elections Canada, it is stated that, "An elector who does not have identification may register under oath, when he or she is accompanied by another elector registered in the same polling division who can vouch for the elector." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.