Conf茅rence annuelle francophone de la Revue de droit de 69热视频 : 芦 Le droit 茅lectoral et la Charte canadienne : d茅veloppements jurisprudentiels et enjeux actuels 禄
The 69热视频 Law Journal invites you to its Annual French language Lecture featuring Marc Mayrand, the Chief Electoral Officer of Elections Canada, and his predecessor, Jean-Pierre Kingsley.
Mr. Mayrand and Mr. Kingsley will discuss the topic of 鈥淓lection law and the Charter: Jurisprudential Developments and Current Issues鈥�. In 1982, article 3 of the Charter formalized the right to vote in Canada. After more than 30 years of Charter jurisprudence, what has been the practical impact of section 3 on the Canadian electoral process? Which current issues might affect Canadians鈥� right to vote? Mr. Kinglsey will examine how the Supreme Court鈥檚 section 3 jurisprudence has influenced the Canadian electoral system, while Mr. Mayrand will discuss current voting rights issues in Canada.
Marc Mayrand is the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada. Before heading Elections Canada, Mr. Mayrand held a variety of positions in the federal public service. Mr. Mayrand holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Ottawa and a Master's in Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science.聽
Jean-Pierre Kingsley was Canada鈥檚 Chief Electoral Officer from 1990 to 2007 and President and CEO of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems from 2007 to 2009.聽He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master's in Hospital Administration, both from University of Ottawa.
A reception will follow.
The conference is accredited for 1.5 hours of continuing legal education (no 10095705) by the Barreau du Qu茅bec.
