Research and Insights

Voter ID Clinics During the 2015 Federal Election

Jan 7, 2016 | All Publication, Equity and Inclusion

Published: January 2016

The Hamilton Neighbourhood Action Strategy, the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, and the Hamilton Public Library, partnered to administer voter ID clinics during the 2015 federal election. The purpose of the clinics was to increase voter participation by breaking down barriers to voting, including acquainting voters with ID requirements and new changes to ID requirements, and helping people find their poll locations.

This report includes an overview of the clinics and the challenges associated with voter identification requirements, as well as recommendations for future clinics.

Click here to read the full report.

Community Partners: Hamilton Neighbourhood Action Strategy, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, Hamilton Public Library