Elections Canada suspends its Vote on Campus program
Elections Canada has announced it won’t be running polling stations at colleges and universities for this year’s federal election, making it more difficult for students to vote.
The Vote on Campus program was introduced as a pilot project in 2015, and it was offered again in the federal election held in 2019. Due to the last-minute election call and the COVID-19 pandemic, it won’t be offered this time around.
Laurentian University’s Students General Association says it understands why students are frustrated.
“I think students on campus are disappointed that Vote on Campus is not a priority and that student voices aren’t a priority in this election this year,” said Avery Morin, vice-president education of the Students General Association.
Morin said only students living on residence will have the chance to vote on campus.
“We’re working on ensuring that they have the right address, that they live in residence for the availability to vote on campus,” said Morin.
The student union said it’s planning a debate among local Sudbury candidates in mid-September.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Expert warns of food consumption habits amid rising prices
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code
It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success.
opinion The special relationship between King Charles and the Princess of Wales
Royal commentator Afua Hagan writes that when King Charles recently admitted Catherine to the Order of the Companions of Honour, it not only made history, but it reinforced the strong bond between the King and his beloved daughter-in-law.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Improve balance and build core strength with this exercise
When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as walking, running and cycling.
New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'
American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new commander of Norad says, a strategy that fits 'hand-in-glove' with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence.
B.C. tenants evicted for landlord's use after refusing large rent increase to take over neighbouring suite
Ashley Dickey and her mother rented part of the same Coquitlam duplex in three different decades under three different landlords.
Mountain guide dies after falling into a crevasse in Banff National Park
A man who fell into a crevasse while leading a backcountry ski group deep in the Canadian Rockies has died.
$70M Lotto Max winners kept prize a secret from family for 2 months
During a special winner celebration near their hometown, Doug and Enid shared the story of how they discovered they were holding a Lotto Max ticket worth $70 million and how they kept this huge secret for so long.