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Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Elections and Plebiscites Act be amended to allow for a candidate's financial report to be submitted electronically. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Certainly, that was one of the issues that committee did consider. Committee was of the view that we always want to have in-person, paper ballots available for future elections. Certainly, for elders, seniors, that is what people are used to, and we don't want to take that opportunity away. There is nothing in this recommendation that requires electronic voting, but if there is electronic voting, we need to make sure that we have some clear guidance on how that will be done in the future. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Merci, Monsieur le President. I want to surprise my friends on the other side and indicate that I intend to support this bill. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Elections and Plebiscites Act be amended to remove the requirement for electors to act as witnesses; and further, an election officer and one other election official should be required, with candidates permitted one representative each. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Elections and Plebiscites Act be amended to require regulations be developed governing voting by electronic means, including setting cyber security standards, technical specifications, procurement guidelines, and an audit mechanism. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. To everyone's great relief, this is the last one. I move that this committee recommends that the Elections and Plebiscites Act be amended to fix references to other clauses and to reflect current electronic management of the list of electors and the polling station account. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Chief Electoral Officer investigate how other provinces or territories allow residents to cast votes from any polling station and report back to the Legislative Assembly within six months on the outcome of that investigation. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Merci, Monsieur le President. The Elections and Plebiscites Act requires the Chief Electoral Officer to present a report on the administration of the election within six months of the election. The report has any matters that the Chief Electoral Officer thinks should be brought to the Legislative Assembly's attention. It also includes recommendations on how to improve election administration and any suggested amendments to the act. This report was sent to the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures to hold hearings with the Chief Electoral Officer, any witnesses the committee thinks...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that Section 24(4) of the Elections and Plebiscites Act be amended to specify that the act applies to additional assistant returning officers, the same as it does to assistant returning officers, except for the limitations specified in Section 24(4). Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Elections and Plebiscites Act be amended to prohibit photography, videography, or phone calls within the polling station and to authorize the Chief Electoral Officer to issue guidance on the usage of electronics in polling stations. Thank you, Mr. Chair.