A Federal Seat is Vacant in Elmwood–Transcona

News Release

Gatineau, Wednesday, April 3, 2024

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for Elmwood–Transcona (Manitoba) is vacant. A by-election will take place to fill the vacant seat.
The date of the by-election must be announced between April 13, 2024 and September 29, 2024. This announcement signals the start of the by-election period.
The by-election must be held on a Monday, at least 36 days but no more than 50 days after the day the by-election is announced. Therefore, the earliest date that the Elmwood–Transcona by-election can be held is Monday, May 20, 2024.

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Information:
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