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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: पंजाब में अकाली दल से गठबंधन न होने पर भाजपाई खुश, अकेले लड़ने का फैसला अच्छा

पंजाब के इतिहास में पहली बार ऐसा हुआ है कि कोई गठबंधन न होने पर खुशी मनाई गई है। Source link

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Liberals table bill to update Elections Act, increasing advanced voting days – National

The Liberal government has tabled legislation that updates the federal Elections Act as part of its political pact with the NDP. The minister responsible for democratic institutions, Dominic LeBlanc, said the changes “will enhance Canadians’ ability to exercise their vote while strengthening protections against foreign interference in our elections.” The …

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Northwest Territories residents head to polls after wildfire delayed earlier vote – National

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 14, 2023 10:36 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents of the Northwest Territories are heading to the polls Tuesday, more than a month after the election was originally set to be held. The election had been scheduled for …

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Elections Manitoba calls on young voters: ‘Some choices mean more than your fit check. Vote.’ – Winnipeg

As Manitoba’s provincial election dawns, efforts to capture the attention of younger voters are starting to roll out. This week, Elections Manitoba has taken to targeting first-time voters with a generationally coded phrase that most youth and internet-savvy people will know how to crack: “Some choices mean more than your …

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PU Student Council Elections: पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी में आज मतदान, मैदान में 131 उम्मीदवार, शाम तक आएंगे परिणाम

पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी के साथ चंडीगढ़ के 10 कॉलेजों में बुधवार को छात्रसंघ चुनाव होंगे। विवि और कॉलेज प्रशासन की ओर से सभी तैयारियां पूरी कर ली गईं हैं। Source link

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How the U.S. midterm elections might change the conversation between Ottawa and Washington

While the U.S. midterm elections could change the political landscape in Washington, experts say they’re unlikely to have much of an impact on Canada-U.S. relations — although they could shift the discussion on some key issues. The midterms elect one-third of the U.S. Senate and the entire House of Representatives, both of which …

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Scores of anti-trans candidates running in Ontario school board elections

In school board elections across Ontario this Monday, dozens of candidates are running on promises to roll back protections for transgender students, part of a concerted effort by conservative lobby groups to undo policies aimed at addressing systemic discrimination. The normally sleepy contests for trustee positions have been highly charged …

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Metro Vancouver could get its first person of colour elected mayor in this fall’s municipal elections

Two of the most diverse cities in Metro Vancouver have never had a person of colour for mayor. That could change this time around with candidates like Jinny Sims, Sukh Dhaliwal, and Ken Sim.  While it could be a historic moment for Surrey or Vancouver, two of the most diverse cities …

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Disinformation, foreign interference threatening Canada’s electoral system, elections watchdog warns

Disinformation and foreign interference are two of the biggest threats facing Canada’s electoral system and it will take everyone working together to counter them, says Canada’s chief election watchdog. Speaking in an interview with CBC News to mark the end of his 10-year term as Commissioner of Canada Elections, Yves …

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Telegram could become a powerful vector for lies and vitriol before the 2022 presidential elections in Brazil, where it is installed on 53% of smartphones (New York Times)

Telegram could become a powerful vector for lies and vitriol before the 2022 presidential elections in Brazil, where it is installed on 53% of smartphones (New York Times)

New York Times: Telegram could become a powerful vector for lies and vitriol before the 2022 presidential elections in Brazil, where it is installed on 53% of smartphones  —  In a social media ecosystem facing mounting pressure to combat fake news and polarization, Telegram is the most permissive disseminator of …

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