A number of candidates and electors raised concern with respect to the length of the 45-day electoral event. The candidates felt the period should be reduced but does not put forth any suggestions as to what would be a reasonable period. Returning officers have suggested that the electoral event be reduced by at least one week. The period of an electoral event in other jurisdictions ranges from a low of 21 days to a high of 45 days. The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures agrees that the electoral event is lengthy and should be reduced. Committee considered a number of issues that need to be taken into account in arriving at an adequate election period. The impact of a permanent list at the time required for mail-in ballots and supplying election material through remote communities all need to be considered.

In reviewing the Chief Electoral Officer's other recommendations relating to the electoral event, the standing committee believes the initial recommendation to shorten the electoral event to 35 days could be further reduced to 28 days.

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures instructed the Chief Electoral Officer to develop a 28-day electoral event calendar for examination by the committee. The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures has reviewed the timeline for a 28-day event and sees no reason that it would not be successful.