Shemini Atzeret

• Leave the date of the October federal election where it is

  There are ways of accommodating cultural needs without rescheduling the entire election, Rob Breakenridge says.

  Commentary

  Jul 27, 2019
  
• Canada’s chief electoral officer to review election date, conflict with Jewish holiday

  Under the Canada Elections Act, the chief electoral officer's decision must be made by Aug. 1.

  Politics

  Jul 23, 2019
  
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• Toronto candidate seeks federal election date change due to Jewish holiday

  Oct. 21, 2019 is federal election day in Canada. It is also an important Jewish holiday called Shemini Atzeret, following the festival of Sukkot.

  Politics

  Jul 16, 2019