GATINEAU, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 02/06/17 --
-- The Acting Chief Electoral Officer, Stephane Perrault, received on
Monday, February 6, 2017, the warrant from the Speaker of the House of
Commons indicating that the seat for Markham-Thornhill (Ontario) is
vacant.
-- At least 11 days and no more than 180 days must pass after the receipt
of a warrant by the Chief Electoral Officer before a by-election is
called, in accordance with subsection 31(1) of the Parliament of Canada
Act.
-- Pursuant to subsection 57(3) of the Canada Elections Act, the election
must be held on a Monday. Since the date of the election must be at
least 36 days after the issue of the writ, the earliest that the by-
election in Markham-Thornhill can be held is on March 27, 2017.
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