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e-3851 (Holidays and observances)
- Keywords
- Federal elections
- Public holidays
E-petition
Initiated by Graham McMullen from Shedden, Ontario
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
Whereas:
- Canadians have very busy days and finding the time to vote is difficult;
- Long lines are most common after regular working hours;
- While Canadians have the right to leave work to cast their vote, most wait until after working hours to vote when they still need to care for their children and other daily tasks, like making dinner; and
- Voting is foundational to our democracy and Canadians shouldn't be told to "find the time to vote" while still needing to work for an income.
We, the undersigned, Canadian citizens, call upon the Government of Canada to recognize the day of a federal election as a federal statutory holiday to increase the ability for Canadian citizens to cast their vote.
- Open for signature
- April 20, 2022, at 2:36 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- August 18, 2022, at 2:36 p.m. (EDT)
