Elections Canada
| Elections Canada | |
|---|---|
| Type | Government agency |
Elections Canada is the independent agency responsible for conducting federal elections.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2015: A study by the agency found that Aboriginal participation in federal elections is typically lower than that of the general Canadian population. The agency noted that turnout is influenced by the presence of Aboriginal candidates and debates on issues relevant to Indigenous peoples.[2]
- September 2015: The agency was invited to host a booth at Maadaadizi to help students learn about the voting process.[3]
- September 2015: The agency stated that First Nations governments could issue identification letters to citizens to help them meet new voting requirements. Reports indicated that the agency's online registration system sometimes failed to recognize postal codes for residents living on reserves.[4]
- September 2015: The agency was criticized by Scott McLeod for failing to promptly fix online registration errors affecting Nipissing First Nation residents. A representative from the agency's Ottawa office eventually assisted a community official with registration after local efforts failed. The agency's returning officer for Nipissing-Timiskaming attributed registration problems to issues with specific postal codes.[5]
- October 2015: The agency provided a website and toll-free number for voters to check their registration and identification requirements for the 2015 election.[6]
- October 2019: The agency managed voter registration and identification requirements for the federal election. It permitted First Nations governments to provide letters of residence for citizens without standard street addresses to facilitate voting.[7]
- September 2021: The agency provides information regarding the federal election scheduled for September 20, 2021.[8]
- September 2021: The agency provides information for voters regarding the 2021 federal election.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Federal Election: Peltier runs for Liberals in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding", Anishinabek News, 16 September 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Don’t vote: It just encourages them!", Anishinabek News, 2 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First time Anishinaabe voters looking forward to Oct. 19", Anishinabek News, 4 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘I’ll hold my nose to vote’ says Madahbee", Anishinabek News, 17 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chief McLeod losing patience with Elections Canada", Anishinabek News, 28 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Elders weigh in on voting on Oct. 19", Anishinabek News, 5 October 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Remember to vote in federal election!’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare", Anishinabek News, 10 October 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Federal Election: Rekmans running for the Green Party in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes", Anishinabek News, 15 September 2021 (archived copy; original article).