Canada's Government Introduces the Expanded Voting Opportunities Bill | SYS-CON CANADA

Canada's Government Introduces the Expanded Voting Opportunities Bill | SYS-CON CANADA:

The Expanded Voting Opportunities Act would amend the Canada Elections Act to add two additional advance polling days during elections. Increased voting opportunities will help ensure that Canadians are not prevented from voting by the often competing demands of modern day society.

'Many Canadians still find it difficult to get out and vote because of school, work or family commitments,' said Minister Fletcher. 'Providing more opportunities to vote will help to increase their participation in elections.'

The Expanded Voting Opportunities Act adds two new advance polling days to the campaign period, on the Sunday 8 days before election day and on the Sunday immediately before election day. More important, all 65,000 regular polls will be open on the Sunday before election day. This will maximize the opportunity for Canadians to vote at advance polls in their own neighbourhood.