Matthew McKenna
Matthew McKenna is a spokesperson for Elections Canada, the independent agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referenda in Canada. He provides guidance and support to candidates and political parties during the nomination process, ensuring compliance with election laws and regulations. Recently, he commented on the nomination challenges faced by the Green Party, emphasizing the objective nature of the nomination process and the importance of early submission of nomination papers to prevent issues.
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Matthew McKenna said in a statement that Elections Canada will assess how the vote proceeded.
Pierre Poilievre touts Alberta by-election win as sign of political resilience
Canada· 2025-08-20
Elections Canada spokesperson Matthew McKenna said that additional staff had been hired for the by-election.
Polls have closed in Alberta by-election where Poilievre is trying to win a new seat in ParliamentCanada· 2025-08-19
Matthew McKenna is the agency spokesperson discussing the by-election process.
Advance polls open in Poilievre’s Alberta by-election with 214 candidates and a blank ballotCanada· 2025-08-08
Elections Canada spokesperson Matthew McKenna said in a statement that, in the event of a tie, the Chief Electoral Officer would have informed the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Bloc to ask court to overturn election outcome in riding that Liberals won by single voteCanada· 2025-05-15
Matthew McKenna explains the vote validation process conducted by Elections Canada.
Ontario riding flips to Liberals after validation processCanada· 2025-05-03Matthew McKenna is a spokesperson for Elections Canada who commented on the counting of advance ballots.
Record turnout at advanced polls created dramatic shifts in key ridingsCanada· 2025-04-30
Matthew McKenna is the spokesperson for Elections Canada who provided updates on the website disruptions during the election.
Elections Canada is investigating website disruptions on election nightCanada· 2025-04-29
Matthew McKenna is an Elections Canada spokesperson who emphasized the challenge of making voting accessible.
What voting in Canada’s High Arctic looks likeCanada· 2025-04-28
Matthew McKenna is an Elections Canada spokesperson who provided information about the nomination process.
Greens not running candidates in certain federal ridings in bid to stop Conservatives: party spokespersonCanada· 2025-04-15
