Making the electoral process more accessible
| Democratic Institutions | backgrounders
On April 30, 2018, the Government of Canada introduced C-76, Elections Modernization Act.
| Democratic Institutions | backgrounders
On April 30, 2018, the Government of Canada introduced C-76, Elections Modernization Act.
| Democratic Institutions | backgrounders
On April 30, 2018, the Government of Canada introduced C-76, Elections Modernization Act.
| Democratic Institutions | backgrounders
Making the electoral process more secure
| Democratic Institutions | backgrounders
Empowering political parties to better protect Canadians’ privacy
| Democratic Institutions | news releases
The Government of Canada believes a strong democracy includes a Senate that represents the broadest possible cross-section of Canadians.
| Democratic Institutions | news releases
Keeping with her mandate to restore Canadians’ trust and increase participation in Canada’s democratic processes, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, today announced a series of improvements to the independent Senate appointments process, making it easier for Canadians to apply for a seat in the Senate.
| Democratic Institutions | news releases
Recognizing that a well-informed, engaged electorate is fundamental to the health and well-being of our democracy, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, met with a cross section of leaders from media, academia and public interest groups today in Montreal to hear their ideas for the creation of an independent commission or commissioner to organize federal political party leaders’ debates in advance of the 2019 election.
| Democratic Institutions | media advisories
The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, will be in Montreal on January 26, 2018, as part of the Government of Canada’s leaders’ debates consultations.
| Democratic Institutions | speeches
Minister Gould delivers remarks at the McGill Model United Nations Assembly, an annual student run initiative held in Montreal, Quebec.
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Recognizing that a well-informed, engaged electorate is fundamental to the health and well-being of our democracy, Parliamentary Secretary Andy Fillmore, on behalf of the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, today met with regional leaders from media, academia and public interest groups to hear their ideas for the creation of an independent commission or commissioner to organize federal political party leaders’ debates in advance of the 2019 election.