Changes to the Elections Act

By Kalina Laframboise

Elections Canada will no longer encourage voting during federal elections.

The Conservative government tabled legislation to change section 18 of the Elections Act on Tuesday.

These changes include removing information on the right to vote and promoting the election.

The Globe and Mail reported that the agency will still provide instructions on how to vote and become a candidate.

Voter turnout during the federal election in 2011 was one of the lowest at about 61 per cent.