Voter Registration extended in CALGARY, AB for Southern Sudanese Populations

Register to Vote in the 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum

To view the Social Media Release, click here: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/southern-sudanese-referendum-commission/voter-registration-extended-in-calgary

TORONTO, Dec. 7 /CNW/ - The Southern Sudan Referendum Commission (SSRC) has announced its decision to extend the registration period in Calgary, Alberta for four more days through Sunday December 12, 2010. Voter registration has been taking place in Canada in both Calgary and Toronto since November 15, 2010. Registration in Toronto, Ontario will end, as scheduled, on Wednesday December 8, 2010.

The Southern Sudan referendum process in Canada is being overseen by SSRC representative, Mr. Gatdeet Wakou, who is working closely with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to ensure the smooth running of the operation.

The SSRC Representative in Canada, Mr. Gatdeet Wakou noted how well registration was going thus far, but emphasized the need for more time. "During my recent visit to the Calgary Registration Centre I had another series of meetings in the area. Various community and political organizations attended these meetings and all agreed that more time was required in order for everyone to be able to fully participate in the process. I continue to encourage eligible Southern Sudanese to make the individual choice to register and vote in this historic Referendum."

Canada is one of eight countries where Out of Country Voting for the 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum is taking place. To be able to vote in January 2011, Southern Sudanese people must register in advance.

Opening Hours: Registration hours at both of Canada's referendum centres are from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday; and from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sundays.

Locations: Toronto, Ontario (2103 Weston Road) and Calgary, Alberta (3505 - 52^nd Street SE). 
To register to vote, Southern Sudanese people must present themselves in person at one of these two locations.*

Who: Only eligible Southern Sudanese people will be allowed to register and vote in the 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum. To fulfil the eligibility criteria issued by the SSRC and for a list of the documents required to register, please visit www.southernsudanocv.org. (Please note: Canadian identity documents do not satisfy requirements.)

Actual polling dates remain unchanged at the same venues from 9 - 15 January 2011.

*Eligible voters may also register and vote in any of the eight OCV countries worldwide, including the United States. Visit www.southernsudanocv.org for more information on those centres in the US which will remain open through December 22, 2010. Please note: registrants wishing to vote in January must return to the same referendum centre at which they registered.

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Contacts and further information:
Theodora Philos - Press and Public Information
([phone])
Canada Enquiry Line: [phone] (Toronto) or Toll Free: 1-888-898-4048 (Calgary)
Canada Email: [email protected]
OCV Website: www.southernsudanocv.org
For more information on SSRC please visit: www.ssrc.sd