Elections Canada defends slow counting process for byelection, blames 84-candidate ballot

Elections Canada says the count in the Toronto-St. Paul's byelection that saw the Liberals lose a party stronghold went slowly but well, despite the challenges of managing a contest with 84 names on the ballot.

Elections Canada defends slow counting process for byelection, blames 84-candidate ballot
A campaign workers holds a mobile phone up to the camera showing election results in Don Steward's election headquarters.

Elections Canada says the count in the Toronto-St. Paul's byelection that saw the Liberals lose a party stronghold went slowly but well, despite the challenges of managing a contest with 84 names on the ballot.