The All-Party Committee to Modernize the Elections Act is inviting input from stakeholders and the public on changes to the Elections Act, 1991. The All-Party Committee was established to identify means to enhance accessibility of voting in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Until December 17, 2021, feedback can be provided during this virtual consultation process at engageNL.ca. This includes an online questionnaire and the option of providing a written submission. In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, in-person and/or virtual sessions will be scheduled following the online consultation process.
Input from the public consultations will be used to inform legislative amendments to the Elections Act, 1991.
Quotes
“This consultation process is about hearing directly from voters throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. I encourage everyone to take the time to complete the online survey and have your say on how to make voting as accessible as possible. Voter participation is vital to ensure our democratic society is maintained.”
Honourable John Hogan
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General
“Elections matter. They have ripple effects on the lives of everyone who calls Newfoundland and Labrador home today and far into the future. That’s why I encourage everyone to have their say on their experiences in the past election to ensure the next election is equitable and accessible to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Barry Petten
Opposition House Leader and MHA for the District of Conception Bay South
“Ensuring that each provincial resident is able to vote is the basic principle of our democratic system. The work of the All Party Committee will focus on all aspects of the Elections Act to ensure this fundamental right is paramount.”
Perry Trimper
Independent MHA for the District of Lake Melville
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Independent MHA
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