With a minority federal government, it’s very possible that voters could be going to the polls in 2021.
A hurdle for Elections Canada is the fact that churches and schools will likely not be available due to the global pandemic.
During tonight’s council meeting, municipal council will decide whether to allow Bothwell, Dresden, Wallaceburg, and Thames Campus Arena floors be made available up to the end of July for polling locations should a federal election be called, as well as the Highgate Community Hall, Ridgetown Rotary Youth Centre, and Tilbury Arena Hall.
If an election is called after August 1, Elections Canada would have to look for other locations, as ice is put into local arenas starting in early August.
