Bill C-76 Elections Modernization Act does not make system fairer

June 7, 2018 · 0 Comments

By David Tilson On April 30, 2018, the Honourable Scott Brison, who was Acting Minister of Democratic Institutions, introduced Bill C-76: An act to amend ...

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