GATINEAU – A number of built-in safeguards protect the integrity of a federal election at every stage of the electoral process. These safeguards are designed to ensure that an election follows the procedures and provisions outlined in the Canada Elections Act and respects the pillars of electoral democracy. Protecting an election requires a whole-of-society approach. While Elections Canada administers federal elections independently and …
Ottawa – In Canada, the strength and resilience of our democracy is enhanced by a long tradition of regular evaluation and improvements to the Canada Elections Act (CEA). The CEA is the fundamental legislative framework that regulates Canada’s electoral process. It is independently administered by the Chief Electoral Officer and Elections Canada, with compliance and enforcement by the Commissioner of Canada Elections. The CEA is renowned …
