Elections Ontario

Andria Samis appointed Program Director of National Newspaper Awards

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -The Board of Governors of the National Newspaper Awards (NNAs) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andria Samis as the organization's next Program Director, effective July 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -The Board of Governors of the National Newspaper Awards (NNAs) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andria Samis as the organization's next Program Director, effective July 1, 2022.
  • Samis joins Bev Wake, who earlier was appointed the NNAs' next Executive Director, also effective July 1.
  • "We are excited to have Andria join the program in the important role of program director," said Paul Samyn, Chair of the NNA Board of Governors.
  • This is the 72nd year of the awards program, which was established in 1949 to encourage excellence and reward achievement in daily newspaper work in Canada.

Tabling of the Special Report of the Chief Electoral Officer: Administering an Election during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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GATINEAU, QC, Oct.6, 2020 /CNW/ -The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stphane Perrault, has submitted a special report to Parliament about the administration of a federal election during the pandemic.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Oct.6, 2020 /CNW/ -The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stphane Perrault, has submitted a special report to Parliament about the administration of a federal election during the pandemic.
  • In the Special Report of the Chief Electoral Officer:Administering an Election during the COVID19 Pandemic , Mr. Perrault recommends the study and adoption of a limited number of legislative measuresthat would temporarily modify certain provisions in the Canada Elections Act.
  • These measureswould be limited in scope and expire six months after the next general election.
  • Element 2: Authorization for the Chief Electoral Officer to determine how and when voting will occur in longterm care facilities.

Privacy Commissioner, Chief Electoral Officer Canada issue guidance to help political parties protect the personal information of Canadians

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Monday, April 1, 2019
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GATINEAU, QC, April 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Political parties are encouraged to take steps to better protect the personal information of Canadians ahead of the next federal election in guidance jointly released by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Chief Electoral Officer.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, April 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Political parties are encouraged to take steps to better protect the personal information of Canadians ahead of the next federal election in guidance jointly released by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Chief Electoral Officer.
  • "Canadians are increasingly mindful of how they share and protect their personal information," adds Stphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer.
  • "Political parties that receive electors' information from Elections Canada have a responsibility to adopt robust privacy policies to protect it.
  • Canadians' confidence in how political parties treat their personal information is essential to continued trust in electoral democracy."

Privacy Commissioner, Chief Electoral Officer Canada issue guidance to help political parties protect the personal information of Canadians

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Monday, April 1, 2019
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GATINEAU, QC, April 1, 2019 /CNW/ -Political parties are encouraged to take steps to better protect the personal information of Canadians ahead of the next federal election in guidance jointly released by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Chief Electoral Officer.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, April 1, 2019 /CNW/ -Political parties are encouraged to take steps to better protect the personal information of Canadians ahead of the next federal election in guidance jointly released by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Chief Electoral Officer.
  • "Canadians are increasingly mindful of how they share and protect their personal information," adds Stphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer.
  • "Political parties that receive electors' information from Elections Canada have a responsibility to adopt robust privacy policies to protect it.
  • Canadians' confidence in how political parties treat their personal information is essential to continued trust in electoral democracy."

Transfer of the Commissioner of Canada Elections to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

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Monday, April 1, 2019
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Thus, the administrative reintegration of the Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE) within the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO) has formally taken place.

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  • Thus, the administrative reintegration of the Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE) within the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO) has formally taken place.
  • "I am very pleased with the move to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.
  • The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE) was administratively integrated within the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO) until September 30, 2014.
  • The Commissioner of Canada Elections is responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act.

Final Election Expenses Limits Now Available

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Monday, February 18, 2019
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Limits apply to registered political parties and candidates in the federal byelections in Burnaby South, Outremont and YorkSimcoe

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  • Limits apply to registered political parties and candidates in the federal byelections in Burnaby South, Outremont and YorkSimcoe
    The Chief Electoral Officer has released the final election expenses limits for political parties and candidates in the by-elections to be held on Monday, February 25.
  • The final election expenses limits are based on the number of names on the preliminary lists of electors or on the revised lists of electors, whichever is greater.
  • Expenses limits are established in accordance with the Canada Elections Act.
  • Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament.