Post #4148455

2026-07-27 22:06 UTC

@JEmphatically@mstdn.ca The rules are the same in Ontario, have been for a long time. It's stupid and annoying and another reason to keep one's surname after marrying ..unfortunately when your mom was married it was unheard of to keep one's maiden name.

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@JEmphatically@mstdn.ca 2026-07-27 22:14

@TrueNorthSpice@mastodon.world It's a big change to the rules in Alberta and it hasn't been communicated. With only three months to the referendum on separation, it is barely enough time for people to source documents from other jurisdictions. The advertising campaign says nothing about marriage certificates being required for women who've changed their names. This omission from the marketing doesn't seem accidental.

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@JEmphatically@mstdn.ca 2026-07-27 22:16

@TrueNorthSpice@mastodon.world Oh, and I hear you about not changing your name. I never did and don't regret it, but for those women who choose to do so, it shouldn't put their democratic rights at risk.

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@LynnD@cosocial.ca 2026-07-27 22:55

@TrueNorthSpice@mastodon.world one thing about Ontario is that you do not need photo ID to vote (at least not yet). https://www.elections.on.ca/en/voting-in-ontario/id-to-vote-in-provincial-elections.html#accordionIDtovote @JEmphatically@mstdn.ca

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