Thank you, Madam Chair. Review of time frames, the electoral system in the NWT was originally based on the southern Canada model; however, we have a small population spread over a very large area. Difficulties in reaching all residents are compounded by transportation, communication, and even weather complications. As a result some of the deadlines and time periods used during the election have been modified over the years.
During this last election there were more time frames identified which could be revised to better support the NWT elections process. Some of these will require legislative changes while others are of an administrative nature.
Recommendation 6: I move that this committee recommends that the time frames set out in the NWT Elections Act be reviewed and a lot of operational realities and revised accordingly.