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GATINEAUQC, Jan. 31, 2022 /CNW/ – In his Report on the 44th General Election tabled today in the House of Commons, the Chief Electoral Officer of CanadaStéphane Perrault, provides an overview of the events that took place during the election period. Later this year the Chief Electoral Officer will provide Parliament with a report on recommended changes to the Canada Elections Act.
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“I would like to recognize and thank the more than 195,000 election workers, returning officers, field liaison officers and other stakeholders who worked in particularly difficult circumstances to ensure that their fellow Canadians could safely exercise their democratic rights to vote and run for office in the 44th general election.”
Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
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- Despite the challenges of a pandemic election, 2,010 candidates appeared on ballots in the 44th general election.
- 17.2 million Canadians, or 62.5 percent of registered electors, …
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