e-1620 (Electoral system)
- Keywords
- 8545-421-11-28 Government Response to petitions concerning the electoral system
- Electoral observation missions
- International development and aid
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- Canada has a proud tradition of international leadership and providing real and valuable contributions to Election Observation Missions (EOMs) throughout the world;
- Canadian participation in bilateral and multilateral EOMs demonstrates Canadian values and promotes respect for fundamental freedoms, equality, universality, and political pluralism as well as confidence, transparency, and accountability in democratic electoral processes;
- According to Freedom House, 2017 marked the 12th consecutive year in which democracy has declined around the world;
- Global Affairs Canada no longer has a mandate to support the deployment of Canadian observers in bilateral and multilateral EOMs;
- Open for signature
- April 3, 2018, at 2:33 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- August 1, 2018, at 2:33 p.m. (EDT)
- Presented to the House of Commons
-
James Bezan
(Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman)
September 18, 2018 (Petition No. 421-02586) - Government response tabled
- October 31, 2018
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
Province / Territory | Signatures |
---|---|
Alberta | 74 |
British Columbia | 103 |
Manitoba | 42 |
New Brunswick | 11 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 5 |
Northwest Territories | 1 |
Nova Scotia | 13 |
Ontario | 357 |
Prince Edward Island | 3 |
Quebec | 173 |
Saskatchewan | 30 |
Yukon | 3 |