No matter the weather, elections in N.B. cannot be delayed. Some want that changed
While a recent election day snowstorm on P.E.I. delayed a scheduled byelection, New Brunswick's chief electoral officer has no such power.
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While a recent election day snowstorm on P.E.I. delayed a scheduled byelection, New Brunswick's chief electoral officer has no such power.