GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -
- On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada granted the appeal in the contested election for the federal riding of Terrebonne and annulled the election result.
- The Speaker of the House will address a warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.
- The writ will be issued between the 11th day and the 180th day of the receipt of the warrant by the Chief Electoral Officer.
- The by-election must be held on a Monday, at least 36 days but no more than 50 days after the day the by-election is announced.
- As outlined in the Canada Elections Act, the contested election process is a way to address issues that may arise in the delivery of an election.
- Elections Canada is ready to administer a by-election in Terrebonne.
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SOURCE Elections Canada
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