Registering to vote is easier and takes less time than it takes to apply for the dividend. Why do some have the time and interest to fill out that form to get their government PFD check but can't seem to fill out a voter registration form?

What problem is this supposed to solve? Someone too disinterested to register to vote to begin with is not going to bother to vote anyway.  Therefore this is indeed a "solution" in search of a problem. At an estimated $1 million initial outlay and $300k yearly this is a waste of money.