I think that today’s celebration is important for all kinds of reasons. It is a reminder of the important role of an institution, an organization, a group of men and women and the service they give to their country and how important that is to the country. The Governor General has talked about this eloquently on many occasions. It is a particularly unique relationship between the people that Canada elects to make decisions and make laws, and the people that support them in making those decisions and serving Canadians through programs, services, regulations, and representation abroad. It’s a precious legacy and one which we have to continue to work hard to pass on to future generations of public servants and of Canadians. So these moments come too rarely to celebrate what we do, who we are, what we contribute to the country.
Today, the Government of Canada filed its memorandum of argument in the Supreme Court of Canada in the matter of Frank v. Canada (Attorney General), in which it defends current restrictions on non-resident Canadian citizens voting in federal elections.
It is vital that Canadians contribute their opinions on Canada's electoral processes. The choice of an electoral system should be based on the values and objectives of the people it serves. The way that we elect our Members of Parliament has a direct impact on our daily lives through the debates and votes they participate in and the laws that they enact.
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Democratic Institutions, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, will be in Gander and Happy Valley-Goose Bay for two public dialogues on federal electoral reform with local residents.
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Democratic Institutions, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, will be in Moncton to host a public dialogue on federal electoral reform with local residents.
Canada's Minister of Democratic Institutions, Maryam Monsef is in Atlantic Canada this week to kick off the next leg of the Federal electoral reform community dialogue tour.
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Democratic Institutions, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, will be in Halifax to host a public dialogue on federal electoral reform with local residents.
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Democratic Institutions, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, will be in Charlottetown to host a public dialogue on federal electoral reform with local residents.
On the occasion of the 2016 International Day of Democracy, it is not only important to reflect on the state of our democracy here in Canada, but also democracy abroad. While we take stock of the values that we uphold and cherish as participants in our democracy, we must also turn our attention to the state of democracy around the world.
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Democratic Institutions, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, will be in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo to participate in two community dialogues on federal electoral reform with local residents.
