Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. claims) and a different one for the goyim. We have Special Teams for Politics, Finance, Education, Science, Tech and for many other domains, for providing you News in them. People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier said he intended to run in either the Toronto Centre or York Centre by-election. OTTAWA—A federal byelection nail-biter between the Liberals and Conservatives was playing out late Monday night in North York, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party was set to successfully defend another perceived stronghold in downtown Toronto. Saks captured almost 46 per cent, a four-point drop. But the contest was closer than in recent elections because of a strong showing from Annamie Paul, the newly-elected Green Leader who ran in Toronto Centre for the second time. Ya’ara Saks is a long-time community advocate with a proven commitment to making life better for families in York Centre and Bathurst Manor. The York Centre by-election is on October 26th and was called due to Liberal MP Michael Levitt resigning the seat to be the CEO of Canadian Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies. York Centre By-Election The by-election in York Centre is as a result of the resignation of Michael Levitt, a Liberal first elected in 2015. Two by-elections were held on October 26, 2020 due to the resignation of Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Liberal, Toronto Centre) on August 17, 2020 to run for Secretary-General of the OECD, and the resignation of Michael Levitt (Liberal, York Centre) effective September 1, 2020 to become the President and CEO of the Canadian Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust … A by-election was held in the federal riding of York Centre in Ontario on October 26, 2020 following the resignation of incumbent Liberal MP Michael Levitt after 5 years in Parliament. Gauthier warned that the byelection process will take longer than usual and the results could be slower to arrive, but the length of time polling stations are kept open is set by law, so Elections Canada can't increase it. There is a federal byelection underway in the ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre Advanced voting takes place between Oct. 16 and 19th Election Day is Oct. 26th. 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Ien had about 42 per cent of the vote to about 31 per cent for Paul, with 120 of 144 polls reporting. The Elections Canada offices in York Centre and Toronto Centre will open soon. That means the byelections will still have four days of advance voting, open for 12 hours. As iPolitics first reported on Tuesday, Liberal Michael Levitt will step aside as MP on Sept. 1, setting the stage for a fall or winter byelection in the Toronto-area riding. News AKMI is one of the Leading News Website in US, We are always happy to provide you Latest Updates of the US and World. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Voting in two federal byelections is underway in Toronto Centre and York Centre. For the Toronto by-election in 2020, people in both York Centre and Toronto Centre are heading to the polls but the deadline to vote by mail is fast approaching. The Liberals gained more than three-per-cent support from 2015, while the Conservatives dropped nearly 7%: We announced our candidates in a press conference on October 8, 2020. He was set to be roundly defeated Monday, garnering about 4 per cent of the vote as of press time. Headline titles should be changed only when the original headline is unclear. 3. maps for the elctoral districts may be found at the following links: We reserve the right to close comments at any time. That compares to more than 13,000 who made use of advanced polls in the riding in the general election last year. Former finance minister Bill Morneau resigned as Toronto Centre’s MP this past August, and Liberal Michael Levitt stepped down as the MP for York Centre in September, which required the calling of byelections in those two ridings.. Election day is Monday, October 26, 2020. The York Centre by-election is on October 26th and was called due to Liberal MP Michael Levitt resigning the seat to be the CEO of Canadian Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies. During last fall’s general election, the Liberals took Toronto Centre with just over 57 per cent of the vote, York Centre with just over 50 per cent. The byelections also come in the wake of the WE Charity controversy, amid accusations of government corruption from the Opposition over how the Liberals outsourced a $544-million funding agreement to the organization that has paid tens of thousands of dollars in speaking fees and expenses to members of the prime minister’s family — including his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier, who lost his long-held Quebec seat of Beauce seat in last October’s federal election, hopes to make a comeback in York Centre. October 16, 2020 Betel Centre. York Centre By-election – October 26, 2020. That compares to more than 13,000 who made use of advanced polls in the riding in the general election last year. Liberal: Michael Levitt Conservative: Rachel Willson NDP: … While election day is officially on Oct. Less than 60 votes separated Tiangson from Liberal candidate Ya’ara Saks, with 115 of 143 polls reporting. The NDP dropped four points in York Centre to less than six per cent of the vote, while the Greens dropped almost one point to 2.6 per cent. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Like York Centre, Toronto Centre has a strong Liberal past and the byelection saw a slip in the party’s vote share. In York Centre, Liberal Party candidate Ya'ara Saks won with 45.7 cent of the vote, against 41.8 per cent for Conservative Party candidate Julius Tiangson after a very tight race. York Centre By-election – October 26, 2020. Maxime Bernier says a likely loss in his by-election race won’t deter him from pushing ahead with his new party. The NDP said it has not nominated candidates for the two byelections yet. Green Party of Canada leadership candidate Annamie Paul told CBC News she's interested in running in the byelection. Bernier decided he would run in York Centre when the by-elections were announced. During last fall’s general election, the Liberals took Toronto Centre with just over 57 per cent of the vote, York Centre with just over 50 per cent. We have created this guide to provide information on how to vote, where to vote, and what public health measures you can expect on Election Day. Election day is Monday, October 26, 2020. 10. There are two by-elections currently underway in the Toronto ridings of York Centre and Toronto Centre. If you'll be away during advanced polls or on election day, which is on October 26, you can vote by mail or in person at an Election Canada office. Jacob Robbins-Kanter, a PhD candidate in political studies at Queen’s University, said the ongoing drama of the WE controversy puts the Liberals in a “challenging spot,” even if he expected Monday afternoon that the party would win in both Toronto ridings. A by-election was held on Monday, October 26, 2020. As iPolitics first reported on Tuesday, Liberal Michael Levitt will step aside as MP on Sept. 1, setting the stage for a fall or winter byelection in the Toronto-area riding. Paul ran for the party in that riding in 2019 and is asking for a "special dispensation" because the party's leadership rules do not permit contestants to run in leadership campaigns and byelections. The byelection campaigns began in September as the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic washed over the city, pushing infections to record highs in Ontario in recent weeks. The by-election will take place on October 26th for Toronto Centre and York Centre. Saks captured almost 46 per cent, a four-point drop. 10. The Liberals named broadcaster Marci Ien as their candidate for Toronto Centre yesterday and already had named Ya'ara Saks as their contender for York Centre. Reactions: Northern Light, Frank Heisler and DSC. Like York Centre, Toronto Centre has a strong Liberal past and the byelection saw a slip in the party’s vote share. More than two hours after polls closed in the federal riding of York Centre, the result was much too close to call thanks to a strong showing from Conservative candidate Julius Tiangson. The Elections Canada offices in York Centre and Toronto Centre will open soon. a resident of York Region, at least 18 years of age, and; a public school elector (tax support). “I'm more worried about my freedom”: PPC leader Maxime Bernier on COVID-19, economy and York Centre by-election You never know who you’ll bump into at a #YahooNation protest... and such was the case last Saturday when the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, made an appearance at Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square. Ya'ara Saks is running as a Liberal in the York Centre by-election and is facing backlash after calling Israel "racist." In Toronto Centre, Liberal Party candidate Marci Ien, a journalist, won with 42 per cent of the vote, against 32.7 per cent for Annamie Paul, Green Party candidate and leader. a. writs have been issued for a by-election in the electoral districts of toronto centre (ontario) and york centre (ontario) with polling day scheduled for 26 oct 20. b. inform all mbrs of their unit of their eligibility to vote and available methods to cast a ballot. It remains to be seen whether Marci Ien will apologize for her statement. The election result remains unofficial until the Chief Electoral Officer has confirmed the name of … Last Name. The Liberals currently hold both seats. York Centre byelection a surprise nail-biter. During last fall’s general election, the Liberals took Toronto Centre with just over 57 per cent of the vote, York Centre with just over 50 per cent. Comments are welcome while open. The controversy also involved Morneau, who repaid WE more than $40,000 this summer for foreign trips his family took with the charity in 2017. Those wanting to vote by mail-in ballot still have to apply by the Tuesday before byelection day and must make sure their vote gets in on time. The seat was held for the liberals by businesswoman Ya'ara Saks, albeit on a much reduced majority. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Canadian citizens in York Centre and Toronto Centre who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote. Voting in two federal byelections is underway in Toronto Centre and York Centre. For questions or to change your school support preference, please contact your local Clerk’s Office. GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - . The York Centre byelection must be called before March 1, 2021 — six months after Levitt’s last day. 2. as previously announced at ref, writs ordering federal by-elections in the electoral districts of toronto centre (ontario)and york centre (ontario) were issued on 18 sep 20. polling day is scheduled for 26 oct 20. READ MORE: Toronto-area […] Just the Pure Live Vote Counts in Toronto Centre and York Centre, no Commentary. READ MORE: York Centre byelection a litmus test for safe voting in a pandemic. If Liberals are able to line up a star candidate in York Centre, it will be something of a throwback to the 2004 federal election that saw NHL legend Ken … The UK is split into constituencies, and each constituency votes for an MP to represent them, using the 'first past the post' system. Candidates. Global News has declared Liberal incumbent Michael Levitt winner in the riding of York Centre. (with one exception)Replies to removed comments or removal notices will be removed without notice, at the discretion of the … Numbers released by Elections Canada last week showed that just 7,960 people voted in advance polls in Toronto Centre. OTTAWA—A federal byelection nail-biter between the Liberals and Conservatives was playing out late Monday night in North York, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party was set to successfully defend another perceived stronghold in downtown Toronto. Candidates. Though on-campus voting does not occur in byelections, Gauthier said Elections Canada is planning to eliminate on-campus voting for the general election due to the large number of post-secondary institutions moving their courses online. He has been elected 3 times in Durham (2012 by- election, 2015 and 2019). A short notice from the Prime Minister’s Office says the votes in York Centre and Toronto Centre will take place on Oct. 26. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. By-elections in two Toronto ridings – Toronto Centre and York Centre – are scheduled for October 26. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments);if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script','//connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); The votes Monday marked the first time voters anywhere in Canada had to cast ballots in a federal election since Canada was swamped by the COVID-19 pandemic early this year. Advanced polling days are Friday, October 16, 2020 to Monday, October 19, 2020. Trudeau had also defended his decision to call the byelections during COVID-19’s second wave, stating on Oct. 9 that “every Canadian deserves to have someone out there fighting for them, particularly in this pandemic.”. In the months since, Trudeau’s Liberal government has spent hundreds of billions of dollars on special programs to support people and businesses, barred foreign tourists from Canada, and overseen efforts to buy up much-needed medical gear and coronavirus vaccine candidates. Public school supporters in York Region are eligible to vote for the position of Trustee in the York Region District School Board. Yesterday, Ien took 42 per cent of the Toronto Centre vote — a15-point drop. 2. as previously announced at ref, writs ordering federal by-elections in the electoral districts of toronto centre (ontario)and york centre (ontario) were issued on 18 sep 20. polling day is scheduled for 26 oct 20. It remains to be seen whether Marci Ien will apologize for her statement. There will be changes to the in-person voting experience, however, including physical distancing measures, fewer poll workers and single-use pencils. READ MORE: York Centre byelection a litmus test for safe voting in a pandemic. Article content continued. The riding was pr OTTAWA—When it comes to what matters in the York Centre byelection, Rina Camarra has a lot on her mind. “In addition to the unpredictability of the pandemic, (there are) lingering issues they are dealing with around the WE Charity scandal, the uncertain economic outlook, and the fact that they’re in a minority situation,” Robbins-Kanter said. My parents live in York Centre. Both ridings have decades-long histories of reliably electing Liberals and have been held by the party since 2015. OTTAWA -- Ontario voters in two electoral ridings will head to the polls on Oct. 26, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has officially called the byelections for Toronto Centre and York Centre. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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