Retrospective Report on the 44th General Election of September 20, 2021

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• Executive Summary
• Election at a Glance
• Methodology
• Electoral Services
  • Objective 1: The health and safety of Canadians is protected when voting
    • Finding: The changes to Elections Canada's procedures and communications products ensured that electors and election workers felt safe
    • Finding: Collaboration was key to planning a safe election
  • Going Forward
  • Objective 2: Electors have access to a variety of inclusive voting options that meet their needs
    • Finding: Canadians had access to information on when, where and ways to vote during the pandemic
    • Finding: Despite delays in some locations, Canadians remained satisfied with their voter experience
    • Finding: Although Elections Canada was prepared to meet the increased demand for special ballot voting, electors who voted by mail had difficulties returning their ballot before the deadline
    • Finding: Target groups continue to face barriers
    • Finding: Voters were satisfied with services in their official language
  • Going Forward
  • Objective 3: Political entities receive the support and information they need to meet their requirements under the Canada Elections Act
    • Finding: Candidates and parties remained satisfied with the overall quality of service they received from Elections Canada
    • Finding: Third parties received the information they needed to meet the political financing requirements
  • Going Forward
• Electoral Integrity
  • Objective 4: Canadians have confidence in the integrity of the electoral process
    • Finding: Canadians had confidence in the integrity of the electoral process
  • Going Forward
• Support for Returning Officers
  • Objective 5: Returning officers are supported in the administration and delivery of the election
    • Finding: Despite a range of measures in place to assist recruitment, it remains major challenge
    • Finding: Returning officers and election workers had the necessary training to perform their duties
  • Going Forward
• Summary of Findings and Action Items
• Appendix A: Departmental Results Framework
• Appendix B: Departmental Result Indicators

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