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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 …
Read More »TDSB voting on whether to cancel classes on day of solar eclipse – Toronto
Canada’s largest school board is voting Wednesday on whether it should revise its school calendar so students can stay home on the day a rare solar eclipse will chart a course through parts of Canada. If the Toronto District School Board votes in favour of the revision, it will join …
Read More »Ontario Liberals voting this weekend to select new leader
Members of the Ontario Liberal Party are voting this weekend to select their new leader to go head-to-head with Premier Doug Ford in the 2026 election. The party has been without a permanent leader since last year, when Steven Del Duca resigned after the 2022 provincial election produced a second …
Read More »Advanced voting for Kitchener Centre byelection opens Sunday
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Those looking to cast a ballot for the Kitchener byelection in advance of election day can do so beginning on Sunday. Voters will have until Nov. 24 to cast their ballot in advance of the election which will take place on Nov. …
Read More »B.C. Premier David Eby’s NDP leads in voting intentions: survey
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A “report card” has been published taking a look at the recent landscape of B.C. provincial leadership and voters’ intentions. Named B.C. Government Report Card: October 2023, 1,001 adult British Columbians were surveyed by Leger about their thoughts on the B.C. government, including …
Read More »Guarantor form to remove barriers to voting for Manitoba First Nations, grand chief says – Winnipeg
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Elections Manitoba are working together to make sure residents of local First Nations are able to exercise their right to vote in the provincial election. AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick said many people across the 62 communities she represents don’t have the two …
Read More »Ontario provincial byelections set for today in Toronto, Ottawa areas
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents of two Ontario ridings head to the polls today to elect new provincial representatives, after a pair of resignations left those seats vacant. Merrilee Fullerton abruptly resigned her cabinet post and her Kanata-Carleton seat in the Ottawa area in March. Mitzie …
Read More »Residents of two Ontario ridings set to head to the polls for byelections
Summer is the time for barbecues, bare feet and beaches — and for residents of two Ontario ridings, byelections. It’s not traditionally thought of as the best season for politicking, when people are out enjoying the weather or away on vacation, but candidates in Thursday’s byelections in Toronto’s Scarborough-Guildwood and …
Read More »Advance voting starts in Toronto, Ottawa area provincial byelections
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 19, 2023 6:05 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Advance voting is set to start today in provincial byelections in Kanata-Carleton and Scarborough-Guildwood. Eligible voters in those two ridings can cast a ballot at advance voting locations from …
Read More »Toronto mayoral candidates respond to Global News on key election issues
Here’s a look at where candidates looking to be Toronto’s next mayor stand on issues that matter most to voters, including affordability, transit and safety. News Source link
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