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Elections Ontario wins six awards at International Electoral Affairs Symposium


TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2019 /CNW/ - Elections Ontario took home six awards at this year's International Electoral Awards Ceremony as part of the 17th International Electoral Affairs Symposium, held in Accra, Ghana, from January 27 to 30, 2019.

Elections Ontario (CNW Group/Elections Ontario)

During the four-day symposium, which brought together election management bodies (EMBs) from over 50 countries, Ontario's Chief Electoral Officer, Greg Essensa, was invited to participate in three panel discussions on the role of elections in promoting democracy, engaging the youth electorate and attracting first-time voters, and building trust and confidence in EMBs ahead of elections.

The International Centre for Parliamentary Studies and the International Centre for Electoral Psychology established the International Electoral Awards to recognize the work of electoral stakeholders and to acknowledge their significant contribution to the democratic process.

International Electoral Awards

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"In 2018, we took significant steps towards modernizing elections in Ontario to better serve electors, while preserving the integrity of the vote. These awards are a reflection of Elections Ontario's ongoing commitment to putting the needs of electors first. It's an honour to have our achievements?and the collaborative efforts of our partners?recognized by the international community."

? Greg Essensa, Chief Electoral Officer of Ontario

Elections Ontario is the non-partisan agency responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. For more information, visit elections.on.ca or call 1-888-668-8683 (TTY: 1-888-292-2312).

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SOURCE Elections Ontario



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