Minister MacKinnon introduces measures to strengthen Canada’s democratic institutions

Ottawa, Ontario – March 25, 2026 – Government of Canada officials will host a background media technical briefing related to proposed amendments to the Canada Elections Act.

Following the media technical briefing, members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, who will hold a press conference to discuss measures to strengthen and protect Canada’s democratic institutions and processes.

Audio and video recording of the briefing for the purpose of broadcast is prohibited.

1. Media technical briefing (not for attribution)

Event: Hybrid (in-person and virtual)
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
Zoom link: Provided by the Parliamentary Press Gallery
Location: National Press Theatre
Room 325, 180 Wellington Street, Ottawa (Ontario)
Details: The media technical briefing will be for background information only and not for attribution. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Participation in this event is limited to accredited members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca to request temporary access.

To obtain briefing materials, please contact the Privy Council Office Media Relations Team (media@pco-bcp.gc.ca).

2. Press conference

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Location: Foyer of the House of Commons, West Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario

Participation in the question-and-answer portion of this event is for accredited members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca to request temporary access.