Canadians may have to wait a few days to find out the final results of a federal election called in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's chief electoral officer warns. Delay in results 'necessary', Perrault saysBut Perrault said the time lag is necessary to guarantee the integrity of the results. Mail-in ballots during last fall's U.S. election became fodder for Donald Trump's unfounded claims that voter fraud robbed him of the presidency. In anticipation of a dramatic increase in demand for mail-in voting, Elections Canada plans to make it possible to apply online for mail-in vote kits. However, the mail-in ballots of anyone found to have voted in person will not be counted.

Source: CBC News August 04, 2021 11:48 UTC