Elections Canada Prepares for Map Overhaul Amid Minority Government Challenges

Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault has announced the appointment of new returning officers for all federal ridings across the country, a move which comes ahead of a major overhaul of the electoral map. Mr. Perrault, addressing the House affairs committee, underscored the unique context of the current minority government situation. He said returning officers must “be able to pivot overnight and be ready to hold an election on the new map” at any time, as first covered by Blacklock’s Reporter. The Conservative Party is the only major political party that has openly called for the dissolution of the 44th Parliament within the year....