Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act
This enactment amends the Canada Elections Act to, among other things,
The enactment also provides that the Chief Electoral Officer must make a report on the measures that need to be taken to implement a three-day polling period, a report on the measures that need to be taken to enable electors to vote at any place in their polling station, a report on the feasibility of enabling electors to vote at any polling station in their electoral district and a report proposing a process for the determination of whether a political party has as one of its fundamental purposes the promotion of hatred against an identifiable group of persons.
Bill C-65, also known as the Electoral Participation Act, aims to modernize Canada's election process. Key changes include adding two extra advance polling days, making it easier for seniors and persons with disabilities to vote by allowing special polling stations in their residences, and updating special ballot voting procedures. It also introduces new rules for how political parties handle personal information and strengthens measures against foreign interference and the spread of misinformation.
Legislative Timeline
Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |