Nunavik’s 2024 election chaos left voters stranded and disenfranchised
Voting in Nunavik during last spring’s 2024 election faced severe disruptions, Elections Canada has admitted. Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault formally apologised to the Kativik Regional Government for the failures, particularly in Kuujjuaq. The issues left many residents unable to cast their ballots as planned.
On election day, only five of Nunavik’s 14 communities had full voting services. Two had no polling stations at all, while seven operated with limited access. The problems extended to advance voting, where six communities received no services and seven had only partial availability.
The disruptions meant many in Nunavik could not vote as intended. Elections Canada has pledged changes before the next 2024 election to ensure better access and communication. The agency’s review highlighted the need for stronger local involvement and improved planning.
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