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Canada's Early Federal Election to Cost Taxpayers $570 Million, says Chief Electoral Officer

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Perrault stated that Elections Canada plans to hire around 250,000 employees for the election, set to take place on April 28.

Canada’s upcoming early federal election, scheduled six months ahead of time, is expected to cost taxpayers approximately $570 million, slightly less than the previous election in 2021. Chief Electoral Officer Stephen Perrault shared this information during a press conference today.

Perrault stated that Elections Canada plans to hire around 250,000 employees for the election, set to take place on April 28. Additionally, polling stations will be established at 119 campuses across the country.

The Elections Department will also increase the number of polling stations in Indigenous areas, tripling the number from previous elections. Perrault clarified that, unlike the use of drop boxes for mail-in voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, this method will not be available for the upcoming election.

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