Advance polling stations open at Sask. university campuses

On-campus voting for the federal election opened on Sunday at the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan.

While regular advance polls open April 18, polls on both university campuses will be open to all eligible voters from April 13 to 16. Election day is April 28.

The voting station at the University of Regina is located at Room 113 at the College West Building from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until April 16.

Voting at the University of Saskatchewan can be done at the Roy Romanow Student's Council Chamber between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

For voters at the University of Regina who cast their ballot soon after the poll opened on Sunday, cost of living and housing were top of mind for what they wanted candidates to focus on.

"Things are really expensive right now," said Nate Resch, who studies geography and environmental science. "So trying to show you're looking at ways to make things a little bit more affordable for people, especially young people."

"Cost of living, housing, poverty, addressing support for people living with addictions and I would say one of the top priorities is reconciliation," said Claire Carter, a women and gender studies professor. 

"I would encourage everyone to get engaged in whatever form that is. Get engaged, become politically active on the issues."

Several voters said they came to the polls early so they could get it out of the way before travelling. 

"My partner and I are leaving the country next Wednesday, so we'll actually be overseas when the election happens," said Mark Stephenson, who said the process was easy and convenient after voting on Sunday. 

To vote at any polling station, voters must bring their voter information card and an acceptable piece of identification that lists their current address. They can also register to vote ahead of time or in person at the polling station on election day.