“Fair” Elections Act Charter Challenge
In December 2018, the Council of Canadians and the Canadian Federation of Students celebrated the passing of Bill C-76 in the Senate.
Bill C-76 was a big win for democracy. It repeals the main undemocratic elements of the Unfair Elections Act, which we had organized with others to challenge politically and fight in the courts. The changes to the Act include:
– Restoring the Voter Information Card as valid ID for voting;
– Restoring vouching as an accepted process enabling people to confirm their identity and residence so they can vote;
– Restoring the independence of the Commissioner of Canada Elections by moving it back to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer; and
– Ending the restrictions on Elections Canada engaging in public education on voting.
Below are some of our analysis pieces and updates from that campaign.

Passage of Bill C-76 a game-changing win for voters’ rights
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A game-changing win for voters’ rights
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Update: We’re going to court
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Why are Liberals Defending the (Un)Fair Elections Act?
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Opposition MPs, Globe and Mail editorial board call on Trudeau to take action on Bill C-33
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I just came from Parliament Hill…
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Trudeau breaking another electoral reform promise
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Trudeau’s broken promise on voter suppression heading to court
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