Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament. When the situation calls for it, Elections Canada must be prepared to conduct a federal general election, by-election or referendum, administer the political financing provisions of the Canada Elections Act, monitor compliance and enforce electoral legislation. Elections Canada is also mandated to conduct voter education and information programs, and provide support to the independent boundaries commissions in charge of adjusting the boundaries of federal electoral districts following each decennial census. Finally, Elections Canada may carry out studies on alternative voting methods and, with the approval of Parliament, test electronic voting processes for future use during electoral events.

The Office through which the Chief Electoral Officer carries out this mandate normally comprises a group of some 330 employees working in Ottawa. During a general election or referendum, more than 160,000 people are employed by returning officers across the country. A returning officer in each electoral district administers the election to choose a member of Parliament. ccmMercury offers automation and electronic management that will assist Elections Canada with their handling of important, process related documents. WorkDynamics looks forward to working with Elections Canada.

For more information, please contact:
Elections Canada, 257 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M6

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