An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (identity of electors)

[maldon_road]

Bill C-465, PMB introduced by Michel Guimond, Bloc MP from Montmorency.

Harper had the GG cover it in the throne speech but the Bloc jumped the gun. The Libs have said they expect to support it, the NDP is dithering. Don't see a downside to supporting this, mind you there are a lot of Muslims in Dion's riding.

An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (identity of electors)

Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

1. (1) Subsection 143(1) of the Canada Elections Act is replaced by the following:

Elector to declare name with face uncovered

143. (1) Each elector, on arriving at the polling station, shall, with his or her face uncovered, give his or her name and address to the deputy returning officer and the poll clerk, and, on request, to a candidate or his or her representative.

http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/P...e=1&File=24

[Fortunata]

on request, to a candidate or his or her representative.

Why?

[maldon_road]

Why?

I don't know but that is in the current law. The new portion is that which is underlined.

[old_bold&cold]

Boy! nobody could ever see that one coming now could they?

[Michael Bluth]

I don't know but that is in the current law. The new portion is that which is underlined.

It allows for a scrutineer to request the ID provided if the Elections Canada official doesn't.

A pretty standard piece of legislation that is aimed at ensuring the openness and fairness of the process.

If the Elections Canada official at a given polling station feels that the law is unjust and refuses to enforce it, this section of the act allows for a second party to ensure that the law is followed. Prevents EC officials from potentially being given the ability to influence an election by selectively enforcing the law.