Tag: Federal elections

Johnston Plans to Keep Role as Special Rapporteur Despite Commons Vote Calling for Him to Step Down

David Johnston says his mandate to probe foreign interference comes from the federal government and not the House of Commons, after MPs voted in favour of a motion on May 31 to have him step down as special rapporteur. “I deeply respect the right of the House of Commons to express its opinion about my work…


MPs and Senators Across Political Spectrum Condemn Beijing’s Threats Against Canadians

MPs and senators of different political stripes told NTD, The Epoch Times’ sister media, that it’s unacceptable for Beijing to intimidate and threaten Canadians and members of Parliament. The revelations of Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, who targeted Conservative MP Michael Chong and threatened his family members in Hong Kong in 2021, prompted the House of…


Former Chief Electoral Officer Calls for Independent Inquiry Into Chinese Interference in 2019 and 2021 Elections

A former chief electoral officer is calling for an independent inquiry into China’s interference in Canada’s 2019 and 2021 federal elections. Jean-Pierre Kingsley, who served the role from 1990 to 2017, said the recently leaked Canadian Security Intelligence Services (CSIS) documents that detail Beijing’s interference objectives in the 2021 federal election, and how the regime…


[Premiering at 1PM ET] Granting Illegal Aliens Right to Vote is True Agenda Behind Open Borders Policy: Trevor Loudon | Facts Matter

Two weeks ago, the DC council passed a new bill, allowing non-citizens, including illegal aliens, to vote in local elections. Not federal elections, mind you, but local elections. These are things like mayor, council member, attorney general, school board member, as well as any initiative, referendum, or recall election that happens to come up. This…


Granting Illegal Aliens Right to Vote is True Agenda Behind Open Borders Policy: Trevor Loudon | Facts Matter

Two weeks ago, the DC council passed a new bill, allowing non-citizens, including illegal aliens, to vote in local elections. Not federal elections, mind you, but local elections. These are things like mayor, council member, attorney general, school board member, as well as any initiative, referendum, or recall election that happens to come up. Now,…


Caroline Simard Appointed New Watchdog for Federal Elections

Caroline Simard, vice-chairperson of broadcasting at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, has been appointed as Canada’s new elections watchdog. The chief electoral officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, today announced that Simard would start as commissioner of Canada elections in August. The commissioner is responsible for enforcement of elections law and conducts investigations into breaches,…


Arizona Enacts Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Presidential Elections

Arizona’s governor on Thursday signed into law a bill that aims to strengthen election integrity with new requirements to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in Arizona’s elections. The measure, House Bill 2492, requires voters in Arizona to provide proof of citizenship and residency to be eligible to vote. Under the new law, if county recorders are…