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Election Commissioner halting robocalls probe

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 24 Apr, 2014 01:28 PM
    After a three-year investigation into allegations of fraudulent robocalls made during the 2011 federal elections, investigative officials have halted the probe suggesting lack of evidence. 
     
    Yves Côté, Commissioner of Canada Elections, mentioned in a news release that the investigation into the robocalls did not find intent to prevent or dissuade Canadians from voting.
     
    In a report released Thursday morning, it was highlighted that "Ultimately investigators have been able to determine that incorrect poll location were provided to some electors, and that some nuisance calls occurred." 
     
    "However, the evidence does not establish that calls were made a) with the intention of preventing or attempting to prevent an elector from voting, b) for the purpose of inducing an elector by some pretence or contrivance to vote or not vote for a particular candidate."
     
    However, a separate investigation into Guelph robocalls is ongoing with charges against former Conservative staffer Michael Sona still pending. This was in connection with calls that allegedly impersonated Elections Canada officials and directed voters to wrong polling stations. 
     
    Côté further mentioned that the investigation and his report have been independently reviewed and supported by Louise Charron, former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. 
     

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