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MAR 17 2014
House of Commons 03-24, 131 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A OA6 Dear Mr. Wingender: This letter is further to your request under the Access to Information Act for "All briefing and transition books for the new Minister of State (Democratic Reform), timeline is July 10 2013 to July 31 2013". Our initial response excluded the entire record set pursuant to paragraph 69(1 )(e) of the Act. However, in response to your complaint, a re-examination of the records was conducted and portions of the information may now be released. A copy of this material is enclosed. Please note that certain information continues to be withheld under sections 69(1)(e) (briefings to Ministers on Council matters), and 69(1)(g)re: (f) (reference to records qualifying for section 69(1) f) of the Act. A copy of these sections is included for reference.
Yours sincerely,
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5. Electoral Litigation: A decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal in Henry v. Canada can be issued at any time. This is a Charter challenge to the validity of the voter identification requirements in the Canada Elections Act. Further information is at Tab E3.
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Charter challenge to the new voter identification rules adopted in 2007 with Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Public Service Employment Act. Applicants argue that these provisions of the Canada Elections Act breach section 3.ofthe Charter, which guarantees the right to vote. Charter challenge to the five-year limit on electors' residency abroad to still maintain eligibility to vote by mail at Canadian elections. Applicants argue that the 5-year limit in the Canada Elections Act is contrary to the right to vote as guaranteed by section 3 of the Charter.
The hearing before the three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal ended on February 5, 2013, and the court reserved its decision.
issued at any time. A notice of appeal can be filed at the Supreme Court of Canada within 60 days after the day the decision is issued.
The Attorney General's factum is due November 22,2013. A hearing date has been set for
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