Participant Eligibility Criteria

To ensure that the voice of the residents of the Township of Ignace is clearly captured, criteria have been established and documented to define who can participate. An eligibility criteria and participation policy outlines the process for establishing identity and residency which is required to register and participate in the study. A full copy of this policy is available through the township office or by contacting WCI.

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must currently own property or reside within the geographic borders of the Township of Ignace and be 16 or older as of March 23, 2024. Participants must demonstrate that they have lived in the community prior to November 1, 2023. The rationale for this date is that the intended participants are residents and owners who currently live in the community, and to restrict the plausibility of data being skewed by those moving to the community to participate. The study is specifically defined by the Township of Ignace geographic borders.

Providing proof of identity and residence

There are three options for participants to prove their identity and residence. Under each option the consultant must be satisfied that the participant has established his or her identity as well as residence.

Option 1: One piece of identification to establish proof of name and residence

Participants may prove their identity and residence with one piece of identification issued by a Canadian government or agency (federal, provincial, territorial, or local) that includes their name, address and photograph. A provincial driver's licence, a provincial identification card or a band membership card.

Option 2: Two pieces of identification to establish proof of name and residence or ownership

Participants may prove their identity and residence or property ownership with two pieces of identification from the list authorized by the consultant, both of which must include the participant's name and at least one of which must include their address within the Township of Ignace. (Appendix 1 outlines the complete list of identification that can be used).

The pieces of identification authorized under the list aim to be broad enough to ensure accessibility for participants who may face barriers in providing documentary proof of their residence, while also protecting the integrity of the data collection.

Option 3: Solemn declaration and vouching to establish identity and residence

Participants may prove their identity and residence by making a solemn declaration and being vouched for by another registered participant.

The person being vouched for does not require a piece of identification; however, the person vouching for them does. The voucher must have proven their own identity and residence using option 1 or 2. The voucher must also be registered within the Neuvote system, know the participant personally, and not have had their own identity and residence vouched for, and must also make a written solemn declaration.

List of acceptable identification

From a government or government agency:

  • band membership card

  • Canadian Immigration Identification Card

  • valid Ontario Photo Card

  • Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (plastic card)

  • Certificate of Indian Status (paper or plastic card)

  • Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292), if signature is shown

  • birth certificatePermanent Resident Card, if signature is shown

  • current professional association licence

  • Canadian citizenship card or certificate

  • Canadian Forces identity card

  • Canadian passport (accepted only as proof of identity)

  • Record of Landing (IMM 1000)

  • Passport

  • card issued by an Inuit local authority

  • firearms licence

  • government cheque or cheque stub

  • government statement of benefits

  • health card

  • income tax assessment

  • Indian status card or temporary confirmation of registration

  • library card (doesn’t have an address on it)

  • licence or card issued for fishing, trapping or hunting

  • liquor identity card

  • Métis card

  • old age security card

  • parolee card

  • property tax assessment or evaluation

  • public transportation card

  • social insurance number card

  • vehicle ownership

  • Veterans Affairs health care identification card

From Elections Canada:

  • targeted revision form to residents of long-term care institutions

  • voter information card

From an educational institution

  • correspondence issued by a school, college or university

  • student identity card

From a health care facility or organization

  • blood donor card

  • CNIB card

  • hospital card

  • label on a prescription container

  • identity bracelet issued by a hospital or long-term care institution

  • medical clinic card

From a financial institution

  • bank statement

  • credit card

  • credit card statement

  • credit union statement

  • debit card

  • insurance certificate, policy or statement

  • mortgage contract or statement

  • pension plan statement

  • personal cheque

From a private organization

  • employee card

  • residential lease or sub-lease

  • utility bill (e.g.: electricity; water; telecommunications services including telephone, cable or satellite)

Letters of confirmation

  • Additional pieces of ID may be added. We accept e-statements and e-invoices. Print them or show them on a mobile device.

This list of accepted ID is also available in multiple languages.