Elections Canada worker in GTA removed following allegations of voter interference | CBC News
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Elections Canada is investigating an employee who allegedly attempted to influence voters at an advanced polling station in Vaughan, Ontario. The allegations were brought forth by the campaign team of Liberal candidate Mubarak Ahmed, who claimed a woman with an Elections Canada badge encouraged voters to choose the Conservative Party. Witnesses reported her speaking in both English and Urdu. The Liberal campaign has called for a formal investigation and emphasized the need for maintaining political neutrality and public trust during elections. The involved employee will not work at polling stations during the investigation.
One of Elections Canada’s employees is under investigation for allegedly attempting to influence voters at a Vaughan polling station, prompting a significant protocol breach.
The allegations arose from reports by the Liberal campaign team, highlighting concerns about potential bias and integrity of the electoral process.
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