Elections Canada warned gov about ballot padding, now Poilievre may face 200+ challengers
Elections Canada warned the Liberals to stop ballot exploitation; now, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s comeback race risks being hijacked by 200 protest ‘candidates.’
Elections Canada warned the Liberals to stop ballot exploitation; now, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s comeback race risks being hijacked by 200 protest ‘candidates.’
The Chief Electoral Officer warned the Liberals last year to amend the law and prevent ballot exploitation. However, the call went unanswered. Now, Elections Canada tells True North the concerns remain, and Poilievre’s upcoming by-election may see him fall victim again to ballot padding.
A protest group behind Canada’s longest-ever election ballots is now targeting the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot, aiming to run up to 200 candidates in the by-election Poilievre hopes will see him return to Parliament.