OTTAWA — 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."
LeBlanc, who is also public safety minister, pointed out that the amendments come out of a collaboration with New Democrats. "And that's why we felt it was very important to try and expand access and have more days upon which Canadians could vote." LeBlanc said the intention was to have elections fall on a Saturday, Sunday and Monday, as well as for people to be able to vote from any polling place in their riding right away.
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