Canada Elections

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

  Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the changes "will enhance Canadians' ability to exercise their vote while strengthening protections against foreign interference in our elections."

  Canada

  Mar 20
  
• How should Ottawa tackle foreign interference? Don’t wait for probes first, experts say

  Former government and security officials say Ottawa should work to craft and pass legislation that strengthen foreign interference laws this year, before investigations conclude.

  Politics

  Mar 5, 2023
  
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• Most Canadians believe China did try to interfere in elections: poll

  The new poll from the Angus Reid Institute found over half of Canadians believe the Liberal government has not been strong enough in responding to China's alleged interference.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2023
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• Canadians need to be ‘reassured’ about foreign interference concerns: Trudeau

  National security concerns make it difficult to share all the information Canadians want to know, Trudeau said in a year-end interview.

  Politics

  Dec 5, 2022
• House of Commons debates lowering voting age for Canadians

  The House of Commons will debate lowering the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years of age on Wednesday. It will be Bill C-210's second reading.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
• Hamilton teen a part of Ontario court challenge to lower federal voting age

  A 16-year-old Hamiltonian says today's youth understand and consume a lot more forms of information than previous generations.

  Politics

  Dec 2, 2021
• Young Canadians sue federal government in call to lower voting age

  In a lawsuit filed in Ontario's Superior Court of Justice, several young Canadians argue that denying citizens under 18 the right to vote in federal elections is unconstitutional.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2021
• Long lines reported at multiple polling stations across Greater Toronto Area

  Elections Canada said so long as people were in line by 9:30 p.m. ET, residents will be allowed to vote.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2021
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• Quebec firm made illegal donations to Liberals, Tories over seven years

  The firm, now known as Norda Stelo Inc., gave the money to both the Liberals and Conservatives, including to candidates and riding associations, between 2004 and 2011.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2020
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• New federal Green member looks to learn from May, not replace her

  Jenica Atwin pulled out a historic win Monday, capturing the riding of Fredericton and becoming the first Green MP elected east of British Columbia.

  Politics

  Oct 22, 2019