The All-Party Committee to Modernize the Elections Act is continuing consultations across the province 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.
Starting July 20, consultations will begin both in-person and virtually. This will include sessions for the public, as well as sessions specific to identified stakeholders. Below is the current schedule for the upcoming sessions that have been confirmed.
| Date | Stakeholder | Time | Location |
| Wednesday, July 20 | General Public | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | College of North Atlantic, Grand Falls-Windsor |
| Thursday, July 21 | General Public | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Clarenville Inn, Clarenville |
| Monday, August 8 | General Public | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | College of North Atlantic, Corner Brook |
| Tuesday, August 9 | General Public | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Northern Lights Hotel, L’Anse au Clair |
| Wednesday, August 10 | General Public | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Lions Club, Anchor Point |
| Monday, August 15 | General Public | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Two Seasons Hotel, Labrador City |
| Tuesday, August 16 | General Public | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | College of North Atlantic, Happy Valley-Goose Bay |
Details are still being confirmed for some sessions across the province and once available will be posted at EngageNL. In-person sessions in St. John’s and virtual sessions are being planned for September and those details will also be released once finalized.
The feedback gathered during these sessions will complement the findings from the online questionnaire and written submissions that were collected earlier this year. Input from the public consultations will be used to inform legislative amendments to the Elections Act, 1991.
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