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B.C. premier won’t rule out fall election, Elections BC working on pandemic protocols
Most Canadians back postponing elections until after COVID-19 pandemic: Ipsos poll Elections BC has been working with Dr. Bonnie Henry’s office to create a plan if there is an election during the pandemic.The plan includes increased advance voting opportunities to help reduce voting place crowds, increased use of remote voting options and physically distanced polling stations.“The COVID-19 pandemic makes it very likely that the next election will be held under some level of public health restrictions,” reads a statement from Elections BC.“Administering safe and accessible elections during the pandemic is a challenge that election administrators across Canada and around the world are grappling with.