Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just wanted to make a few comments about Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Elections Act. I think this is a good bill. It allows inmates serving less than two years the right to vote and there are other proposed amendments, but this one seems to be drawing a lot of attention. I support this bill on this issue. I agree that people serving time in the north here should be allowed to vote; if federal legislation allows them to vote, then they should be allowed to vote here as well. The concern I have is, and I would like to ask the Minister, if they are allowed to vote, are they then eligible to run for office? Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 16th, 1995
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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