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Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP to argue new electoral reform bill should delay voter data court case

On March 20, the Liberal government tabled Bill C-65. Eight days later, the Liberal Party filed an application to adjourn the coming voter privacy trial with C-65 at the centre of its argument. That application will be heard on April 10.

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BY IAN CAMPBELL
April 10, 2024

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The political parties are demonstrating a ‘lack of respect for Canada’s voters and our democracy,’ says Jim Balsillie of the Centre for Digital Rights.

Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP to argue new electoral reform bill should delay voter data court case

On March 20, the Liberal government tabled Bill C-65. Eight days later, the Liberal Party filed an application to adjourn the coming voter privacy trial with C-65 at the centre of its argument. That application will be heard on April 10.

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