Canada Elections Act

Marginal note:Notification of issue of the writs

• 247 (1) Without delay after the issue of the writs, the Chief Electoral Officer shall inform the federal and provincial ministers responsible for correctional institutions of their issue.

• Marginal note:Obligations of ministers

  (2) On being informed of the issue of the writs, each minister referred to in subsection (1) shall

  • (a) inform their respective designated coordinating officer of their issue;

  • (b) designate one or more persons to act as liaison officers in connection with the taking of the votes of electors; and

  • (c) inform the Chief Electoral Officer and their respective designated coordinating officer of the name and address of each liaison officer.