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Federal government recommends First Nations suspend spring elections during coronavirus pandemic

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The federal government is recommending that First Nations across the country delay spring elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The statement comes days after provincial governments have implemented social distancing measures like limiting the amount of people gathered in one area.

A statement from the Indigenous Services minister’s press secretary on March 27 said, “We recognize the public health risks of holding an election during a pandemic.” “We continue to follow the recommendation of public health experts to practice physical distancing and avoiding large groups wherever possible.

For these reasons and out of concern for community members’ well-being, we do not recommend proceeding with elections at this time.” The statement said the

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