Voting in provincial, territorial, and regional elections is mandatory for all persons aged 18-65. The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1970 and to 16 in 1995.
1. Women were allowed to vote nationwide since the passage of the Voting Rights Amendment of 92, but were allowed in some provinces before.
2. Since the passage of the Voting Rights Amendment of 156. Amendment also requires all necessary accommodations to be made for disabled persons.
3. No de jure restrictions existed, however some provinces passed laws to prevent minorities from voting until repealed in 1875.
4. Incarcerated criminals may not vote until after their release.
5. Permanent residents may vote in some local elections.
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