Chief electoral officer: dated referendum law may ‘shock’ Canadians

Marc Mayrand says the lack of restrictions on spending by referendum supporters and opponents should be updated.
Marc Mayrand will leave his position as chief electoral officer on Dec. 28, after a long and eventful mandate.
Marc Mayrand, Canada’s chief electoral officer, is wrapping up his mandate by offering his thoughts on hot-button topics like electoral reform, referendums, and his post-election recommendations, which are currently being studied in committee.

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