Advance voting for this month's federal election is underway.

Canadians will head to the polls on Monday, September 20th to elect the next federal government. However, before then, there are a few different options to vote early.

There are many advanced poll sites in Winnipeg, open until Monday night from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Another option for voting early is to head to any Elections Canada office. This option is available until September 14 at 6 p.m.

The third option is to vote by mail, however, to do so, you must apply by no later than September 14 at 6 pm. Marie-France Kenny is the Regional Media Advisor for Elections Canada for Manitoba and Saskatchewan. She says applying to vote by mail can either be done online at elections.ca or by visiting any Elections Canada office. You will need to prove your address and identity, similar to how you would cast your vote on election day.

On election day, electors in Provencher will cast their votes between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm. Kenny stresses that no elector in Canada needs to be vaccinated to vote.

"People will be required to wear a mask when they go to vote, just like they do when they go to the grocery store or anywhere else," explains Kenny. "But nobody needs to be vaccinated to vote."

When voting, Kenny says it is a good idea to bring your voter information card with you, that way you can instantly be directed to the correct table. Along with your voter information card, you should bring your proof of address and identity.

Kenny says if you have not received a voter information card, you should check online to see if you are registered to vote. Or, it could be that you need to update your registry because you have changed your name or moved. If you are not registered to vote, Kenny suggests registering online in order to save some time at the polls, though you can also register at the polling station, either when voting in advance or on election day.

Meanwhile, Kenny says Elections Canada is committed to providing a safe place for electors and their employees. She notes all employees, candidates and their representatives who observe the election will be wearing masks. There will also be a sheet of Plexiglas between the elector and poll worker. Kenny adds they will be disinfecting hands and practicing social distancing.

For any other questions or to find locations for other polling stations, visit elections.ca.