Up to five per cent could be disenfranchised in election

Bill C-31's proof of residency could shut out voters: Jean-Pierre Kingsley

Some five per cent of voters could be turned away at the polls in the next election if they're required to provide proof of residency on polling day, says Canada's former chief electoral officer.

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