The 45th federal election is happening in Canada on April 28. For NWT residents interested in voting, here's how to take part.

Who can vote?

Eligible voters need to be at least 18 years of age on or before election day and must be a Canadian citizen as per Elections Canada guidelines. Incarcerated individuals can also vote at the correctional facility they're currently housed at and those who are homeless are also eligible to cast a ballot. According to Elections Canada, eligible voters who are homeless or have no fixed address can prove their identification using things like a library card, birth certificate or even a fishing license.

To prove an address, Elections Canada states that voters who are homeless can show an official letter called a .

"If you have gone to a shelter for food or lodging, you can ask the shelter administrator for this letter," Elections Canada explains. "You can still vote if you declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you and who is assigned to your polling station vouch for you."

That voucher, however, must be able to prove their own identity and address. A voucher can only do so for one person, except in long-term care institutions, Elections Canada also notes.

If you are an eligible voter, you'll need to be registered. 

How do I register to vote?

Those who are on the official poll of electors will have a voting card mailed to their last registered address. If you aren't currently registered, or have moved, you can register at the Elections Canada website . You can also do it in-person at an Elections Canada office. The list of local offices

"You should register to receive a personalized voter information card at election time that tells you where, when and the ways to vote, and to save a step when you go to vote, as you won't have to register at the polls," Elections Canada explains.

How can I vote?

In-person voting will happen on April 28. The times for when polling depends on which time zone you live in, but there are other options available to you if you won't be in your riding on election day.

Advanced polling will happen between April 18 and April 21 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. each day at an assigned advance polling station, according to Elections Canada. Elections Canada states that all advance poll locations should be finalized after April 1.

You can also vote by mail. The deadline to apply for a mail-in kit is April 22 at 6 p.m. Any mail-in ballot must be received by Elections Canada on or before April 28 or it will not be counted.

"Once your application to vote by mail is approved, you can't change your mind and vote at advance polls or on by election day," Elections Canada notes.

If you're 17 now but will turn 18 on election day, you're eligible to vote in either the advance poll or by mail. You will have to provide proof of age if you're planning to do that, though.

Those who are hospitalized on election day will be able to vote by special ballot from their hospital room. According to Elections Canada, patients will be advised in advance when special ballot voting will take place. An election officer will visit patients either by going room to room or by appointment and help them fill out their application. They can also help the patient cast their ballot, if needed.

If you're serving with the Canadian Forces, you have the option of voting at either the assigned civilian polling station where you reside or you can vote by special ballot at a military voting station that will be set up at either your base or unit. You can also cast a ballot on advance polling days or vote by mail.

There will also be special ballots for those who are working in isolated areas, such as mining and oil field camps, as well as for electors who find themselves in exceptional circumstances, following, for example, a severe weather event during an election. You can get more details on how that all works by contacting Elections Canada.

Who can I vote for?

As of Monday, there are four candidates in the NWT who have submitted their names for consideration. They are:

Rebecca Alty - Liberal

Kimberly Fairman - Conservative

Kelvin Kotchilea - New Democratic Party

Angela Davidson - Green Party

In Nunavut, the only confirmed candidates right now are Lori Idlout for the NDP and Lisa Gunderson for the Green Party. The Liberals and Conservatives have not yet published their candidates.