Stéphane Perrault
Stéphane Perrault is the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, known for his emphasis on the importance of trust in the electoral process. Recently, he made headlines with his firm stance against the implementation of online voting in federal elections, citing security concerns and the belief that voters are better served by traditional paper ballots.
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Chief electoral officer Stephane Perrault also said he deeply regrets that some electors in Nunavik, which is in northern Quebec, and other northern communities were unable to vote when polling places did not operate as planned.
Elections Canada to review special ballot system after vote issues in Terrebonne, other ridings
Canada· 2025-09-15
Current Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault has proposed a ban on voters signing multiple nomination papers.
Longest ballot protest in Alberta federal by-election is ‘abuse of process,’ says former chief electoral officerCanada· 2025-08-18
Stéphane Perrault is the Chief Electoral Officer who spoke to a parliamentary committee about election issues.
Alberta by-election where Poilievre is running highlights need for electoral reform, protesters sayCanada· 2025-08-12
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault has been outspoken about long ballots.
Alberta Insider: Advance voting begins in by-election that can return Poilievre to the CommonsCanada· 2025-08-08
Stéphane Perrault is the Chief Electoral Officer of Elections Canada.
Elections Canada says write-in ballot for Alberta by-election ensures accessibility, integrity of voteCanada· 2025-07-30
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault has suggested to prohibit voters from signing more than one nomination form.
Shut down the saboteurs of democracyCanada· 2025-07-29
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Stéphane Perrault announced that there would be a judicial recount in the riding.
Liberals pick up another seat by a single vote after results of judicial recount in Montreal-area ridingCanada· 2025-05-12
Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault has asked for a complete review of the controls in place.
More than 800 special ballots ‘mistakenly’ kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada saysCanada· 2025-05-08
Stéphane Perrault is the Chief Electoral Officer who made adjustments to the counting of advance ballots.
Record turnout at advanced polls created dramatic shifts in key ridingsCanada· 2025-04-30
Stéphane Perrault is the Chief Electoral Officer who approved changes to advance ballot counting.
Elections Canada is investigating website disruptions on election nightCanada· 2025-04-29
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault proposed Canada penalize people who stack ballots with independent candidates as a form of protest.
More than 70 independent candidates running in Poilievre’s riding as part of co-ordinated protestCanada· 2025-04-08
Stéphane Perrault is the Chief Electoral Officer who inquired about addressing misinformation during the election campaign.
Social media platforms’ election-integrity initiatives lack transparency, says researcherCanada· 2025-04-02
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault said the cap is not meant to limit the amount of money that can be spent on security for individual candidates.
Elections Canada changes how security expenses are categorizedCanada· 2025-03-29
Stéphane Perrault is Canada’s chief electoral officer who stated his office was not aware of any specific threats from the US.
Allegations of Indian interference rock Canada election campaign | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-03-26
Stéphane Perrault is Canada’s chief electoral officer who emphasizes the need to counter misinformation.
Foreign disinformation is a looming threat in Canada’s election. Here’s where it might come fromCanada· 2025-03-26
Stéphane Perrault is Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer, responsible for administering elections.
Politics Insider: Poilievre says he won Tory leadership race without India’s helpCanada· 2025-03-26
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault discussed election security and costs at a press conference.
Federal officials vow greater transparency around foreign interferenceCanada· 2025-03-25
Stéphane Perrault predicts the federal election will cost taxpayers roughly $570-million.
Politics Insider: The leaders’ debates are set for April 16 and 17Canada· 2025-03-25
Stéphane Perrault stated that Ms. Smith’s comments do not trigger any provisions related to foreign interference.
Danielle Smith defends plea for U.S. to pause tariffs as ‘opposite’ of meddlingCanada· 2025-03-25
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault says Elections Canada is looking to hire some 250,000 workers for the upcoming election.
Federal election expected to cost $570-million, chief electoral officer Perrault saysCanada· 2025-03-24Stéphane Perrault is Canada's chief electoral officer who discussed the security concerns of online voting.
Morning Update: Election day in OntarioCanada· 2025-03-02
