Assembly Vote
19th Assembly, 2nd SessionAugust 28, 2023
Bill 97
An Act to Postpone Polling Day for the 2023 General Election
Bill Sponsor:
Diane Archie
Last Stage Completed:
Law (Assent given) (Aug. 30, 2023)
Topic
Motion Text
Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 97, An Act to Postpone Polling Day for the 2023 General Election, be read for the second time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this bill postpones polling day for the 2023 General Election. If passed, the election date will be changed from Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, to Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. This bill has been brought forward on the recommendation of the chief electoral officer and at the direction of Members. It recognizes the current situation in the territories in that in more than half of the territory, an election could not be run safely starting next week as required by law. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.