The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
From: Canadian Parliamentary Review
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Date: 9/22/2003
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Author: Massicotte, Louis
Among the senior officers appointed by Parliament, the Chief Electoral Officer stands out as the second-oldest position of that nature, having been created by the Dominion Elections Act of 1920. The Chief Electoral Officer is expected to ensure, from an administrative point of view, that federal elections will be conducted in a fair manner. To the extent that the legitimacy of the Government of Canada ultimately rests on the free expression of the electorate, this rote is crucial. ...
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